scholarly journals Self-harm in primary school-aged children: Prospective cohort study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0242802
Author(s):  
Rohan Borschmann ◽  
Lisa K. Mundy ◽  
Louise Canterford ◽  
Margarita Moreno-Betancur ◽  
Paul A. Moran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Antisocial Behaviour ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Persistent Symptoms ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
Bullying Victimisation ◽  
Pubertal Transition

Introduction No prospective studies have examined the prevalence, antecedents or concurrent characteristics associated with self-harm in non-treatment-seeking primary school-aged children. Methods In this cohort study from Melbourne, Australia we assessed 1239 children annually from age 8–9 years (wave 1) to 11–12 years (wave 4) on a range of health, social, educational and family measures. Past-year self-harm was assessed at wave 4. We estimated the prevalence of self-harm and used multivariable logistic regression to examine associations with concurrent and antecedent factors. Results 28 participants (3% of the 1059 with self-harm data; 18 girls [3%], 10 boys [2%]) reported self-harm at age 11–12 years. Antecedent (waves 1–3) predictors of self-harm were: persistent symptoms of depression (sex-age-socioeconomic status adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 7.8; 95% confidence intervals [CI] 2.6 to 24) or anxiety (aOR: 5.1; 95%CI 2.1 to 12), frequent bullying victimisation (aOR: 24.6; 95%CI 3.8 to 158), and recent alcohol consumption (aOR: 2.9; 95%CI 1.2 to 7.1). Concurrent (wave 4) associations with self-harm were: having few friends (aOR: 8.7; 95%CI 3.2 to 24), poor emotional control (aOR: 4.2; 95%CI 1.9 to 9.6), antisocial behaviour (theft—aOR: 3.1; 95%CI 1.2 to 7.9; carrying a weapon—aOR: 6.9; 95%CI 3.1 to 15), and being in mid-puberty (aOR: 6.5; 95%CI 1.5 to 28) or late/post-puberty (aOR: 14.4; 95%CI 2.9 to 70). Conclusions The focus of intervention efforts aimed at preventing and reducing adolescent self-harm should extend to primary school-aged children, with a focus on mental health and peer relationships during the pubertal transition.

scholarly journals 533The psychosocial profiles of children aged 11-12 years who have self-harmed: A prospective cohort study

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohan Borschmann ◽  
Lisa Mundy ◽  
Louise Canterford ◽  
Margarita Moreno-Betancur ◽  
Paul Moran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Online Bullying ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
Bullying Victimisation

Abstract Background Self-harm in very young people can be a clinically ominous event. While most studies to date have focused on self-harm during the teenage years, fewer studies have examined children aged 12 years or under. We aimed to estimate the incidence and correlates of recent self-harm in a population-based, non-treatment-seeking sample of primary school-aged children. Methods 1059 children from 43 primary schools in Melbourne, Australia were interviewed at the age of 8 years (Wave 1), and followed up annually until the age of 11 years (Waves 2-4). Interviews covered a range of physical and mental health, social, educational and family domains, including (at Wave 4) self-harm during the previous 12 months. Results At Wave 4 (mean age: 11.9 years), a total of 28 children (3%; 18 girls [3%], 10 boys [2%]) reported self-harming during the previous 12 months. When compared with children who reported no self-harm, they were more likely to report depression, anxiety, poor emotional control, frequent bullying victimisation (including online bullying), truancy, recent alcohol consumption, and antisocial behaviour during Waves 1-3. They were also more likely to report having few friends. Conclusions Self-harm was reported by a proportion of community-dwelling children aged 11-12 years. As these children were more likely to report a range of other adverse behaviours, experiences and health conditions, clinicians should consider the possibility of prior self-harm when assessing children presenting with such behaviours and issues. Key messages The focus of intervention efforts aimed at preventing and reducing adolescent self-harm should extend to primary school-aged children, with a focus on mental health and peer relationships during the pubertal transition.

scholarly journals Effects of complementary feeding on attained height among lower primary school-aged children in Eastern Uganda: A nested prospective cohort study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. e0211411
Author(s):  
Espoir Bwenge Malembaka ◽  
James K. Tumwine ◽  
Grace Ndeezi ◽  
Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen ◽  
Thorkild Tylleskär ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Eastern Uganda

scholarly journals Self-reported symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in Portuguese primary school-aged children

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diogo Costa ◽  
Marina Cunha ◽  
Cláudia Ferreira ◽  
Augusta Gama ◽  
Aristides M. Machado-Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

scholarly journals Bullying victimisation and risk of self harm in early adolescence: longitudinal cohort study

BMJ ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 344 (apr26 2) ◽  
pp. e2683-e2683 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. L. Fisher ◽  
T. E. Moffitt ◽  
R. M. Houts ◽  
D. W. Belsky ◽  
L. Arseneault ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Early Adolescence ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort Study ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
Bullying Victimisation

scholarly journals Impact of The Daily Mile on children’s physical and mental health, and educational attainment in primary schools: iMprOVE cohort study protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e045879
Author(s):  
Bina Ram ◽  
Anna Chalkley ◽  
Esther van Sluijs ◽  
Rachel Phillips ◽  
Tishya Venkatraman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Educational Attainment ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
School Year

IntroductionSchool-based active mile initiatives such as The Daily Mile (TDM) are widely promoted to address shortfalls in meeting physical activity recommendations. The iMprOVE Study aims to examine the impact of TDM on children’s physical and mental health and educational attainment throughout primary school.Methods and analysisiMprOVE is a longitudinal quasi-experimental cohort study. We will send a survey to all state-funded primary schools in Greater London to identify participation in TDM. The survey responses will be used for non-random allocation to either the intervention group (Daily Mile schools) or to the control group (non-Daily Mile schools). We aim to recruit 3533 year 1 children (aged 5–6 years) from 77 primary schools and follow them up annually until the end of their primary school years. Data collection taking place at baseline (children in school year 1) and each primary school year thereafter includes device-based measures of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and questionnaires to measure mental health (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire) and educational attainment (ratings from ‘below expected’ to ‘above expected levels’). The primary outcome is the mean change in MVPA minutes from baseline to year 6 during the school day among the intervention group compared with controls. We will use multilevel linear regression models adjusting for sociodemographic data and participation in TDM. The study is powered to detect a 10% (5.5 min) difference between the intervention and control group which would be considered clinically significant.Ethics and disseminationEthics has been approved from Imperial College Research Ethics Committee, reference 20IC6127. Key findings will be disseminated to the public through research networks, social, print and media broadcasts, community engagement opportunities and schools. We will work with policy-makers for direct application and impact of our findings.

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