Parental death and absence in children presenting for mental health care.

Journal: Psychological reports

Volume: 99

Issue: 1

Year of Publication: 2006

Affiliated Institutions:  University of Kwazulu-Natal, Midlands Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. anthony.pillay@kznhealth.gov.za

Abstract summary 

Of 61 youth (M age 11.2 yr.) seeking mental health care, almost 60% had experienced parental death or absence. 13 (21.3%) had experienced the death of a parent during the preceding 3 years.

Authors & Co-authors:  Pillay Anthony L AL Descoins Simone E SE

Study Outcome 

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Authors :  2
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SSN : 0033-2941
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Adolescent
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Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
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Publication Country
United States