The role of emotional social support in the psychological adjustment of siblings of children with cancer

Background Siblings of children with cancer are at risk for reduced emotional support. The role of emotional social support in the psychological adjustment of siblings of paediatric cancer patients was examined, in the context of age and gender. Methods The sample consisted of two groups of siblings of children being treated for cancer: siblings referred for behaviour problems (n = 47) and a comparison group of non‐referred siblings (n = 25). Forty‐two were female, and 30 were male. The mean age was 10.31 years (SD = 2.71). Siblings completed measures of depression, anxiety, behaviour, and emotional social support. One parent of each sibling completed measures of sibling's behaviour and anxiety. Results Siblings who reported more social support endorsed significantly fewer symptoms of depression, anxiety, and fewer behaviour problems, and their parents reported less anxiety and fewer behaviour problems than siblings who reported lower social support. Parents of referred siblings reported significantly more behaviour problems than parents of non‐referred siblings. Referred adolescent females reported significantly higher depression scores and were perceived as more anxious than referred adolescent males and non‐referred adolescent females. Non‐referred younger siblings with high social support were perceived by their parents as having the fewest behaviour problems. Conclusions High level of social support appears to play a protective role in psychological adjustment of siblings of paediatric cancer patients, with age and gender as modifying factors. Although not all siblings develop behaviour or emotional problems, it is critical to identify those who do in order to intervene accordingly.     

The montefiore community children's project: A controlled study of cognitive and emotional problems of homeless mothers and children

Objectives This study compares the prevalence of emotional, academic, and cognitive impairment in children and mothers living in the community with those living in shelters for the homeless. Method In New York City, 82 homeless mothers and their 102 children, aged 6 to 11, recruited from family shelters were compared to 115 nonhomeless mothers with 176 children recruited from classmates of the homeless children. Assessments included standardized tests and interviews. Results Mothers in shelters for the homeless showed higher rates of depression and anxiety than did nonhomeless mothers. Boys in homeless shelters showed higher rates of serious emotional and behavioral problems. Both boys and girls in homeless shelters showed more academic problems than did nonhomeless children. Conclusion Study findings suggest a need among homeless children for special attention to academic problems that are not attributable to intellectual deficits in either children or their mothers. Although high rates of emotional and behavioral problems characterized poor children living in both settings, boys in shelters for the homeless may be particularly in need of professional attention.     

Emotional health problems are the most important cause of disability in adults of working age: a study in the four counties of the old Oxford region.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the contribution of emotional health problems to the burden of disability affecting people of working age. DESIGN: Analysis of data collected in a postal questionnaire survey of a random sample of people aged 18-64 years. SETTING: The four counties of the old Oxford region in 1991. SUBJECTS: 9332 people who responded to a questionnaire survey mailed to 14,000 people randomly selected from the Family Health Service Authority registers of the four counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Northamptonshire. OUTCOMES MEASURES: Interference with work or other regular daily activity as reported in questions 4 and 5 of the health status measure SF-36. RESULTS: In this population the prevalence of disability attributable to emotional health problems was greater than that attributable to all physical health problems combined. People reporting that their work or other regular daily activity was affected by their emotional health were much less likely to report a long-standing illness, consultation with a GP or consultation with a hospital doctor than people reporting a physical health problem. CONCLUSIONS: Emotional health problems are a more important cause of disability in adults of working age than all physical health problems put together. Their importance is underestimated in health needs assessment exercises, which are based on NHS consultation rates or reporting of chronic illness. Research into the causes, prevention, and management of emotional health problems should be a national priority for the health service.     

Experiences and support needs of siblings of children with cancer

The diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer places considerable demands on family life. Siblings have been shown to be at risk for development of emotional and behavioural problems. However, most studies have relied on parents' reports, and less is known about siblings' own views of their experiences. This paper presents findings from interviews with 94 siblings of children with cancer, at 6 and 18 months after diagnosis of the illness. Results show that, six months after diagnosis, siblings reported a number of problems: loss of attention and status; loss of their own and their families' usual activities and routines; loss of certainty and security; and loss of companionship of the ill child. For many, problems had resolved 18 months after diagnosis, but problems remained or had arisen for some. These were not confined to those whose brothers or sisters had relapsed or continued to have treatment. Supportive relationships were reported to be important resources, providing an opportunity for siblings to express their own feelings and needs, and information about the illness and treatment helped them to understand why family life was disrupted. Positive effects were also apparent: gains in maturity, understanding and compassion, and closer family relationships. The findings point to the need for support for siblings to provide information to help them make sense of the situation; opportunities to express their own feelings and reassurance to avoid fear and guilt; attention to feel valued and maintain self-esteem; and help to keep up their own interests and activities. Attention of parents and professionals in contact with the families was generally paid to the ill child. There is a need for health professionals, particularly those in the family's home community, to take a holistic approach to family support, to ensure that information and support is available to siblings.     

Family structure effects on early sexual debut among adolescent girls in Rakai,Uganda

This study assessed the association between household family structure and early sexual debut among adolescent girls, ages 15–19, in rural Rakai District, Uganda. Early sexual debut is associated with detrimental physical, emotional, and social outcomes, including increased risk of HIV. However, research on the family’s role on adolescents’ sexual risk behaviors in sub-Saharan Africa has been minimal and rarely takes into account the varying family structures within which African adolescents develop. Using six rounds of survey data (2001–2008) from the Rakai Community Cohort Study, unmarried adolescent girls (n = 1940) aged 15–17 at their baseline survey, were followed until age 19. Parametric survival models showed that compared to adolescent girls living with both biological parents, girls who headed their own household and girls living with stepfathers, grandparents, siblings, or other relatives had significantly higher hazards of early sexual debut before age 16. Adolescent girls were significantly more likely to debut sexually if neither parent resided in the household, either due to death or other reasons. In addition, the absence of the living biological father from the home was associated with a higher risk of sexual debut, regardless of the biological mother’s presence in the home. Our study’s findings suggest that family structure is important to adolescent girls’ sexual behavior. There is need for research to understand the underlying processes, interactions, and dynamics of both low and high-risk family structures in order to devise and strategically target interventions for specific types of family structures.     

Reported family history of cancer in the prostate,lung, colorectal,and ovarian cancer screening trial

The authors analyzed data from almost 150,000 subjects aged 55-74 years enrolled in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial who completed a self-administered baseline questionnaire (1993-2001) that included items about family history of cancer. Male respondents reported significantly less family history of cancer than females. The relative underreporting by male respondents relative to females was greater for female family members (28% lower for sisters and 21% lower for mothers) than for male family members (13% lower for brothers and 9% lower for fathers). Black, Hispanic, and Asian respondents reported significantly less family history of cancer than Whites. Reported family history prevalences for parents decreased with respondents' age, while those for siblings increased with respondents' age. The four most commonly reported cancers in families were breast (11.8%), lung (10.1%), colorectal (9.4%), and prostate (7.3%) cancer. Expected prevalences in family members of history of cancer overall and history of specific types of cancer were calculated using incidence rates and life table data obtained from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program. Overall, the ratio of reported cancer rates to expected cancer rates in family members was approximately 0.7. Liver, bone, stomach, and brain cancer had greater-than-average reported:expected ratios, while lymphoma, bladder cancer, melanoma, and testicular cancer had lower-than-average ratios.     

Child and caregiver concordance of potentially traumatic events experienced by orphaned and abandoned children

Exposure to trauma is associated with significant emotional and behavioral difficulties among children. Overall, reports of trauma and violence experienced by children are discrepant from those of their caregivers. Even less is known about the extent of concordance between orphans and their caregivers. This study examines the correlates of concordance in reported traumatic experiences between 1269 orphaned and abandoned children (OAC) and their caregivers. The OAC lived in family-settings in five low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and were part of a longitudinal study, “Positive Outcomes for Orphans” (POFO) that enrolled children aged 6 to 12 at baseline. By examining concordance with respect to specific types of trauma reported, this study expands the understanding of who reports which types of traumas experienced by OAC, thereby improving the potential to provide targeted interventions for children who have experienced such events. In this study, children and caregivers were asked separately if the child had experienced different types of potentially traumatic events (PTEs). Children were significantly more likely to report physical abuse, sexual abuse, and family violence than were caregivers. Caregivers were significantly more likely than children to report natural disasters and accidents. High levels of concordance were found in the reporting of wars, riots, killings, and deaths in the family.

The impacts of trauma on behavior and mental health are profound, and highly effective interventions targeting sequelae of childhood trauma are currently being developed for use in low-resource areas. Findings from this study demonstrate that it is feasible to conduct screening for PTEs utilizing child self-report in resource limited settings and that child self-report is crucial in evaluating trauma, particularly family violence and physical or sexual assault.     

宁波市多胎家庭3~6岁儿童忽视状况及影响因素分析

  目的  了解宁波市多胎家庭3~6岁儿童忽视状况及影响因素,提出提升多胎家庭养育质量的意见。  方法  采用随机整群抽样方法,抽取宁波市12所幼儿园中2 200名多胎家庭和1 200名单胎家庭的儿童,采用“中国3~6岁城区儿童忽视评价量表”对其家长进行问卷调查。  结果  宁波市多胎家庭3~6岁儿童总忽视率为21.5%,总忽视度为(37.98±5.49)。忽视率在不同兄弟姐妹年龄差和儿童数量组间差异均有统计学意义(P值均 < 0.05),其中年龄差为3~ < 6岁组在各个层面忽视率上均最高。不同儿童数量组在总忽视率、身体忽视率、情感忽视率和教育忽视率方面差异均有统计学意义(χ2值分别为31.42,4.65, 28.12, 0.75,P值均 < 0.05),在情感忽视度和教育忽视度方面差异均有统计学意义(t值分别为19.57,2.67,P值均 < 0.05),其中家庭儿童数量>2个的在各项忽视率上均高于二胎家庭。多胎家庭在总忽视率、情感忽视率、教育忽视率以及总忽视度、情感忽视度、教育忽视度均高于单胎家庭,差异均有统计学意义(P值均 < 0.05)。影响多胎家庭3~6岁儿童受忽视的主要因素有儿童气质类型、兄弟姐妹年龄差、家庭儿童数量、家庭月收入和母亲文化水平(OR值分别为1.55,1.59,1.92,0.74,0.58,P值均 < 0.05)。  结论  宁波市多胎家庭3~6岁儿童忽视状况高于单胎家庭,其中情感忽视和教育忽视尤为明显。平等对待每位儿童,加强政策扶持,提高家庭收入水平和母亲文化水平能有效改善多胎家庭儿童忽视状况。     

轻度营养不良对9岁儿童做功能力的影响

患轻度营养不良的儿童的做功能力显著降低,是由于体内摄氧能力较弱所致。性别间的做功能力差异,除机体摄氧能力的性别差异外,还与体力活动习惯不同有关。安静时心率在各组间均无差异。负荷时,营养不良儿童的心率增加快,恢复慢,与做功能力在各组的差异相一致。用台阶法测定PWC_(170),由于推导公式所限,不宜使用PWC_(170)/体重指标。     

Clustering of premature mortality in 1,761 insulin-dependent diabetics and their family members

The clustering of premature mortality was investigated in 1,761 insulin-dependent diabetics and their family members from the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Registry from 1950-1981. At follow-up, 5% of the mothers and 13% of the fathers were deceased. Life table analyses revealed that fathers of deceased diabetics were significantly more likely to die prematurely than fathers of living diabetics (18% vs. 8% at age 55 years; p = 0.02). A father-diabetic son concordance of mortality appeared to be responsible for this effect. A similar overall trend was observed for maternal mortality, although the difference was not statistically significant. Cause-specific analyses revealed that the increased paternal mortality was primarily the result of cardiovascular disease. Overall mortality rates of parents of deceased diabetics were higher than those of the general population, reaching statistical significance in the age group 35-44 years (p less than 0.05). Mortality among diabetic siblings was also examined. Diabetic siblings of deceased diabetics had a markedly increased risk of dying compared with diabetic siblings of living diabetics (p = 0.001). These findings indicate that premature mortality among both diabetic and nondiabetic relatives of diabetics clusters in families in which there is a deceased insulin-dependent diabetic, and suggest that the marked increase in mortality among persons with insulin-dependent diabetes may be partly under familial control.     

Functional status and emotional well-being, dietary intake, and physical activity of severely obese subjects

OBJECTIVE: Analyze functional status and emotional well-being, energy and nutrient intake, and physical activity in sibling pairs raised together in the same family. DESIGN: One sibling classified as severely obese (body mass index > or = 35) and the other sibling as normal weight (body mass index < or = 27). SUBJECTS: From January 1994 through December 1996 at the Cardiovascular Genetics Research Clinic of the University of Utah School of Medicine, 145 sibling pairs (n = 290) were selected from a population-based, family history database or a hospital-based, very-low-energy weight-loss program. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS PERFORMED: Repeated-measures analysis of variance tested for differences between severely obese and normal-weight siblings. RESULTS: All functional status and emotional well-being scores (poorer perceived health) were significantly lower in severely obese siblings compared with normal-weight siblings. The severely obese siblings had a higher percentage dietary fat intake (3% higher) and total energy intake (more than 350 kcal higher), and lower weight-adjusted total energy intake (almost 10 kcal/kg lower) and activity energy expenditure (3.5 kcal/kg lower), compared with normal-weight siblings. Thus, environmental influences such as energy and nutrient intake and physical activity are highly related to severe obesity. APPLICATIONS: Previously shared environment of severely obese and normal-weight siblings raises questions about whether strong environmental influences or genetic predisposition account for the differences in sibling weight. When counseling individuals or families with a history of severe obesity, dietetics practitioners should be familiar with the potential for strong genetic factors and related environmental influences. In addition, dietitians should be prepared to offer a flexible approach to physical exercise as well as provide additional behavioral support.     

广州市儿童家庭虐待现状及其影响因素分析

【目的】 了解广州市儿童家庭虐待发生情况及其影响因素,为制定干预策略提供科学依据。 【方法】 用自填式问卷对7 475名儿童就家庭虐待问题进行回顾性调查。 【结果】 在被调查的7 475名儿童中,情感虐待、躯体虐待、性虐待发生率分别为59.41%、31.51%、17.94%,女生情感虐待分量表得分及发生率高于男生(t=4.755,H=24.410),男生躯体虐待、性虐待分量表得分及发生率均高于女生(t=8.356,H=82.211;t=8.784,H=52.452),差异均有统计学意义(P均<0.001)。性别、年龄、家庭结构、居住环境、父母亲饮酒频率是儿童情感虐待、躯体虐待和性虐待共同的影响因素。 【结论】 广州市儿童虐待问题并不少见,儿童虐待的发生受到多种因素的影响,不同类型虐待的影响因素存在差异,家庭环境在儿童期虐待的发生中起重要作用。     

Gender Differences in the Association between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Cancer

ObjectivesAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been linked to a variety of diseases in adulthood, including cancer. However, current research has yet to determine if all abuse types are associated with cancer and if women are more adversely impacted by ACEs than men.MethodsData from the 2011 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a national survey of American adults 18 and older (N = 111,964) were analyzed. Logistic regression models were fit to estimate odds of ever being diagnosed with cancer after experiencing one or more of eight different ACEs, while adjusting for potential confounders. These analyses were then stratified by gender.ResultsAmong women, childhood experiences of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, living with someone who was mentally ill, living with a problem drinker, living with a drug user, and living in a household where adults treated each other violently were associated with higher odds of cancer. Among men, only emotional abuse was associated with higher odds of cancer.ConclusionsResults suggest that ACEs increase risk of cancer later in life. However, this impact occurs mostly among women. This finding may be because women experience many ACEs at higher rates than men and because women, via sexual abuse, can be exposed to cancer-causing viruses.     

One month after diagnosis: quality of life, coping and previous functioning in siblings of children with cancer

BACKGROUND: The aim of the present study is to describe the quality of life (QoL) of siblings of children with cancer and to predict it according to their health before the diagnosis of cancer in the ill child and their ways of coping with the illness. METHODS: Participants were 83 siblings from 56 families-46 girls and 37 boys, aged 7-18. The assessment took place 1 month to 8 weeks after the diagnosis of cancer in the ill child. The siblings' QoL was assessed with the TNO-AZL children's quality of life questionnaire (TACQOL). Coping strategies were assessed with the Cognitive Coping Strategies Scale for siblings (CCSS-s). Physical problems and eating and sleeping problems that existed before the ill child was diagnosed were determined in a structured interview with the parents. RESULTS: A substantial number of siblings reported impaired cognitive and emotional QoL compared to the reference group. School-aged siblings (7-11 years) reported more trouble with motor functioning than peers. The coping strategy 'predictive control' (maintaining positive expectations regarding the illness) positively predicted siblings' QoL. The presence of health problems before diagnosis was negatively associated with siblings' QoL. Older siblings reported more negative emotions, while girls reported lower social QoL and reliance on 'interpretative control' (trying to understand the illness) was associated with fewer positive emotions. CONCLUSIONS: During the first 2 months after the diagnosis of cancer in a brother or sister, siblings have relatively lower QoL than peers. Health problems that existed before diagnosis may be a predictor of later adjustment problems. Positive expectations about the course of the illness appear to protect siblings from distress. Information about the illness is a delicate issue that requires parental guidance.     

A Systematic Review of Family Victimization Experiences Among Sexual Minority Youth

Sexual minority youth experience substantially higher rates of family victimization than their heterosexual peers. No systematic review has yet identified the predictors and consequences in this vulnerable population of childhood abuse, exposure to sibling abuse and domestic violence, and sibling aggression. This systematic review aims to (a) describe differences in these family victimization rates by sexual orientation, gender, and race/ethnicity; (b) identify potential sexual minority and non-sexual minority-specific risk factors; and (c) identify physical, mental, and behavioral health and extrafamilial victimization correlates. The systematic review, which followed PRISMA guidelines, yielded 32 articles that met study inclusion criteria. Rates of childhood physical, sexual, and emotional abuse were consistently higher for sexual minority youth than for their heterosexual peers. Bisexual youth appear to be at greater risk for physical abuse than their gay and lesbian peers. Younger age at sexual minority milestones (first awareness, disclosure, and same-sex sexual contact) and higher levels of sexual minority-specific (sexuality disclosure, gender non-conformity) and non-sexual minority-specific (delinquent behaviors, parental drinking) risk factors were associated with higher rates of family victimization. Sexual minorities who experienced some form of childhood abuse reported more frequent physical (higher rates of HIV, higher BMIs, lower levels of perceived health), mental (higher rates of depression, PTSD symptoms, experiential avoidance, internalized homophobia), and behavioral (higher rates of suicidality, substance misuse, earlier sexual debut, unprotected anal sex) health problems relative to heterosexual or non-abused sexual minority peers. Sexual minority females who experienced childhood physical or sexual abuse were at greater risk than abused sexual minority males for sexual assault later in life. We conclude this systematic review with recommendations for future research, including the necessity for longitudinal research that utilizes a poly-victimization conceptual framework to identify the developmental pathways connecting risk factors, different types of family victimization, and health and extrafamilial victimization consequences.     

COVID-19 case-fatality disparities among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Evidence from 12 US jurisdictions

BackgroundThere is evidence from two US states that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at more severe risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research has not explored whether this increased risk is consistent across the US.ObjectiveThis study compared COVID-19 case-fatality rates among people with IDD in 11 states and the District of Columbia that are publicly reporting data.MethodsCumulative data reported through March 31 – April 13, 2021 were analyzed. Case-fatality rates and risk ratio with 95% confidence intervals for IDD settings were compared the overall case-fatality rate for the jurisdictions from Johns Hopkins’ Center for Systems Science and Engineering COVID-19 data.ResultsSettings were reported as receiving any services, community or institutional residential services, or living in own/family home. Comparison of case-fatality rates between people with IDD and their respective jurisdiction populations demonstrates that case-fatality rates were consistently higher for people with IDD living in congregate residential settings (fifteen instances) and receiving 24/7 nursing services (two instances). Results were mixed for people with IDD living in their own or a family home (eight instances).ConclusionsThese findings highlight that people with IDD, especially those living in residential settings, are experiencing higher case-fatality rates from COVID-19 than the general population across multiple US jurisdictions. Short-term and long-term public health interventions addressing COVID-19 risks will not be able to properly address the needs of people with IDD until all states begin reporting COVID-19 outcomes for this population.     

学龄前角色转换期大孩与独生子女情绪行为问题比较

  目的  比较重庆市某城区学龄前角色转换期大孩与独生子女的情绪行为特征。  方法  数据来源于一项有关角色转换期大孩的队列研究,分别从重庆市主城某区的两家医院和19所幼儿园招募882名大孩[(3.58±1.25)岁]和329名独生子女[(3.98±1.02)岁]作为研究对象,并由其母亲填写1.5~5岁儿童行为量表父母版(CBCL)和自编问卷。  结果  大孩和独生子女的整体情绪行为问题得分分别为(25.17±18.82)和(31.75±18.64)分。秩和检验结果显示,大孩在各维度、内外化行为问题和整体情绪行为问题的得分均低于独生子女(P值均＜0.05)。χ2检验结果显示,在内、外化行为问题和整体情绪行为问题的检出率方面,独生子女(12.77%,13.07%,14.59%)均高于大孩(8.28%,8.28%,8.16%)(χ2值分别为5.62,6.36,11.09,P值均＜0.05)。多重线性回归结果显示,在调整了儿童年龄、性别、家庭经济压力、气质类型、家庭氛围以及家庭类型等变量后,独生子女在内化问题、外化问题和整体问题的得分均仍然高于大孩(B值分别为1.54,2.32,6.81,P值均＜0.05)。  结论  学龄前角色转换期大孩整体情绪行为问题较独生子女少,且大孩各类情绪行为问题得分和检出率均低于独生子女。     

慢性病儿童心理行为特征及影响因素探讨

【目的】探讨慢性病儿童的心理行为特点及相关因素。【方法】采用少儿艾森克个性问卷(Eysen-ckPersonalityQuestionnaire,EPQ)和Achenbach儿童行为筛查量表(AchenbachChildBehaviorChecklist,CBCL,),对研究儿童进行测试和比较,并收集患儿个人及父母健康状况等信息,进行多元逐步回归分析。【结果】除12~16岁组男童外,慢性病组中其他年龄组儿童CBCL总分和内向性行为得分均显著高于正常对照组;慢性病6~11岁组中男童在抑郁、交往不良、多动和攻击性因子得分和女童在抑郁、社交退缩、体诉、性问题和攻击性因子得分显著高于正常对照组(P<0.05);12~16岁女童组在焦虑强迫、体诉、抑郁退缩、不成熟和残忍因子得分显著高于对照组。多元线性回归分析后得出:影响慢性病儿童CBCL总分的因素由强到弱为年平均住院天数、父母心理状况、疾病稳定情况、父母亲健康状况以及患儿课外活动和体育活动影响程度。【结论】慢性病儿童有更多的心理行为问题,在治疗躯体疾病的同时,对慢性病息儿及家庭进行社会心理干预非常必要。     

Self-rated Health Among Vulnerable Older Adults in Rural Appalachia

CONTEXT: Self-rated health (SRH) predicts service use, morbidity, and mortality. Additionally, SRH has been associated with indices of psychological well-being. PURPOSE: The main focus of the study was to investigate important differences among the lower spectrum of SRH (ie, fair and poor) on indices of well-being. METHODS: In-person interviews collected data from 207 (M age = 75.8) older rural adults. Data were used to examine differences between those reporting poor, fair, and good or excellent SRH on measures of demographics, and physical and psychological health. RESULTS: Significant differences emerged between levels of SRH in relation to measures of physical and psychological health. Specifically, individuals with poor SRH were significantly more likely to have (1) illnesses, (2) problems with basic and cognitive tasks of daily living, and (3) depressed affect than individuals reporting good or excellent health. Individuals with poor SRH were significantly more likely to have problems with basic and cognitive tasks of daily living than individuals with fair SRH. No significant differences were found between people reporting fair and good or excellent SRH on illnesses and depressed affect. CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that future research should investigate the expansion of the lower-end of the SRH measure to more accurately assess SRH among vulnerable, rural older adults. Such efforts would better inform health care providers, practitioners, and policy makers in rural areas as to how SRH affects the well-being of vulnerable older adults.     

安徽省留守青少年心理健康状况现况调查

目的 描述安徽省留守青少年的心理健康状况,探索不同类型留守青少年的心理差异.方法 采用分层整群抽样的方法抽取皖南、皖北城乡普通中学7所,获得样本3421人,其中留守青少年682人.应用中学生心理健康诊断测验(MHT)对研究对象的一般情况和心理健康状况进行测评.结果 安徽省10～18岁青少年的留守率为19.94%;留守青少年的心理健康状况差于非留守青少年,其孤独倾向、过敏倾向、恐怖倾向均明显高于非留守青少年,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);不同类型留守青少年的心理健康状况:皖北差于皖南(MHT总分、自责倾向、身体症状、恐怖倾向,P＜0.05);女生差于男生(MHT总分、学习焦虑、对人焦虑、自责倾向、过敏倾向、身体症状、恐怖倾向、冲动倾向,P＜0.05);初一学生MHT总分低于其他年级(P＜0.05);农村差于城镇(对人焦虑、孤独倾向,P＜0.05);非独生子女差于独生子女(MHT总分、对人焦虑、自责倾向、过敏倾向、身体症状、恐怖倾向、冲动倾向,P＜0.05).结论 安徽省留守青少年的心理健康状况差于非留守青少年,留守青少年中的女生、高中学生、非独生子女以及皖北和家庭所在地为农村的留守青少年的心理健康状况相对较差.