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Use and predictors of health services among Australian children with mental health problems: A national prospective study
dc.contributor.authorHiscock, Harriet
dc.contributor.authorMulraney, Melissa
dc.contributor.authorEfron, Daryl
dc.contributor.authorFreed, Gary
dc.contributor.authorCoghill, David
dc.contributor.authorSciberras, Emma
dc.contributor.authorWarren, Hayley
dc.contributor.authorSawyer, Michael
dc.date.accessioned2020-03-17T18:34:13Z
dc.date.availableWITHHELD_13_MONTHS
dc.date.available2020-03-17T18:34:13Z
dc.date.issued2020-03
dc.identifier.citationHiscock, Harriet; Mulraney, Melissa; Efron, Daryl; Freed, Gary; Coghill, David; Sciberras, Emma; Warren, Hayley; Sawyer, Michael (2020). "Use and predictors of health services among Australian children with mental health problems: A national prospective study." Australian Journal of Psychology 72(1): 31-40.
dc.identifier.issn0004-9530
dc.identifier.issn1742-9536
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/154498
dc.description.abstractObjectiveRetrospective, parent‐reported data suggest that 50% of Australian children with mental health disorders miss out on care. In a national sample, we aimed to determine the proportion receiving mental health services and associated characteristics, using prospective, objective data.MethodProspective analysis of linked Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS)‐rebated mental health service use in children aged 8–9, 10–11, and 12–13 years, from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children K cohort (N = 4,983). Analyses were conducted separately for children scoring above the cut points on the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) emotional and externalising problems subscales. Characteristics were compared using logistic regressions.ResultsNine to 27% of children scoring above SDQ cut points accessed MBS‐rebated mental health services, typically from general practitioners, psychologists and paediatricians. Greater symptom severity, parent perception that child needs help, being a young boy and older were associated with increased service use. Children from more disadvantaged families or families speaking a language other than English were less likely to receive services for internalising problems.ConclusionIn the first prospective, objective analysis, most children do not receive mental health services.
dc.publisherJohn Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd
dc.subject.othersocioeconomic status
dc.subject.otherMedicare
dc.subject.othermental health
dc.subject.otherhealth service use
dc.subject.otherchildren
dc.subject.othersex
dc.titleUse and predictors of health services among Australian children with mental health problems: A national prospective study
dc.typeArticle
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dc.subject.hlbsecondlevelPsychology
dc.subject.hlbtoplevelSocial Sciences
dc.description.peerreviewedPeer Reviewed
dc.description.bitstreamurlhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/154498/1/ajpy12256_am.pdf
dc.description.bitstreamurlhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/154498/2/ajpy12256.pdf
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/ajpy.12256
dc.identifier.sourceAustralian Journal of Psychology
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