Abstract
BACKGROUND: Severe malaria in children is associated with long-term neurocognitive a impairment, but it is unclear whether it is associated with long-term behavioral problems.
METHODS: Children
RESULTS: At 12 months, children with SMA had higher z-scores than CC children for internalizing (mean difference, 0.49; SE, 0.14; P = .001), externalizing (mean difference, 0.49; SE, 0.15; P = .001), and total problems (mean difference, 0.51; SE, 0.15; P < .001). Children with CM had higher adjusted z-scores than CC children for externalizing problems (mean difference, 0.39; SE, 0.15; P = .009) but not internalizing or total problems. At 24 months, children with CM or SMA both had increased internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems compared with CC children (P ≤ .05 for all).
CONCLUSIONS: CM and SMA are associated with long-term internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems in children. They may contribute substantially to mental health morbidity in children
| Original language | Undefined/Unknown |
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| Journal | Paediatrics and Child Health, East Africa |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2017 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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