Dual-Informant Ratings of Emotional and Behavioral Problems among Primary School Children

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems among primary school children in Karachi. Pakistan. Assessment of children's mental health was conducted using parent and teacher versions of Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (Goodman, 1997). Sample was collected from seven Private and Government schools and eight Community schools. Data was collected from 968 parents and 793 teachers. Parents rated 48.5 % of children under the "abnormal category". Slightly higher estimates (51.6 %) were reported by the teachers. Prevalence of behavioral and emotional problems was higher amongst boys and those attending Community schools.