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06 December 2013, Volume 21 Issue 12

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Relationship between parent-child attachment and deliberate self-harm behaviors in middle school students.

WAN Yu-hui,CHEN Jing,SUN Ying,HU Chuan-lai,TAO Fang-biao.

2013, 21(12):  1239-1242. 

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Objective To describe the prevalence of deliberate self-harm (DSH) behaviors,and determine the relationship between parent-child attachment and DSH behaviors in middle school students. Methods A total of 14 221 middle school students were selected using cluster sampling method in Shenyang,Xinxiang,Chongqing and Guangzhou city.Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment (IPPA) and DSH items were used to assess sleep quality and psychosomatic symptoms,respectively.Spearman correlation analysis was used to analyze the relationship between the dimensions of parent-child attachment.The relationship between the parent-child attachment with DSH was analyzed using Pearson Chi-square and logistic regression. Results A total of 3 546 (24.9%) students reported that they had harmed themselves deliberately in the past 12 months.The act of DSH behaviors occurring 1~2 and ≥3 times accounted for 8.5% and 16.4% of all respondents,respectively.The act of DSH was reported significantly higher among boys than girls.It suggested that the incidence of the DSH behaviors among students with poor parent-child attachment (trust,communication,alienation with parents) was significantly higher than students with better parent-child attachment.Multivariable logistic regression analysis found that parent-child attachment dimensions (except for father-child trust) were independent risk factors for DSH behaviors. Conclusions These results indicate that different parent-child attachment dimensions are related to the presence or absence of DSH behaviors.Improvement of parent-child attachment could help preventing DSH behaviors among middle school students.

Study of the influence of infant-mother attachment on the development of cognition and behavior in toddler age.

DING Yan-hua,XU Xiu,WANG Zheng-yan,LI Hui-rong,WANG Wei-ping.

2013, 21(12):  1243-1245. 

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Objective To explore the influence of infant-mother attachment on the development of cognition and behavior in toddler age. Methods The subjects included 118 toddlers,whose infant-mother attachment were already assessed with Ainsworth's Strange Situation Strategy.The 118 toddlers were assessed for their cognition development with Bayley Scales of Infant Development-II,as well as their behavior problems with Achenbach's Child Behavior Checklist. Results In toddler age,the mean mental development index (MDI) was 102.9±12.6 for the securely attached infants,while it was 97.5±14.8 for the insecurely attached infants.This difference was statistically significant (t=3.322,P<0.05); 9.0% of the securely attached infants was detected to have behavior problems,while 22.5% of the insecurely attached infants was detected to have behavior problems.This difference was also statistically significant(χ²=4.127,P<0.05). Conclusion Secure infant-mother attachment is related to better cognitive development and less behavior problems in toddler age.

Impact of attachment to parents on children's mental health:the moderating of stressful life events.

FU Qiao-qiao,MIAO Jing-yu,CHEN Qi-shan.

2013, 21(12):  1246-1249. 

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【Objective】 To explore the relationship between attachment to parents and children's mental health,as well as the moderating of stressful life events. 【Method】 A total of 640 children of grade 3,4 and 5 were assessed by Kerns Security Scale,Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire(SDQ) and Adolescent Self-Rating Life Events Check List(ASLEC). 【Results】 The children's attachment to parents was significant related with mental health(P<0.01),specifically,attachment to father and then attachment to mother predicted the emotional symptoms,behavior problem(β:-0.18~-0.13); attachment to mother,attachment to father and gender were the predictors of attention disorder and prosocial behavior(β:-0.15~-0.12;0.11~0.26).The stressful life events moderated attachment to mother and emotional symptoms(P<0.05),attachment to father and prosocial behavior(P<0.10),and weakened the facilitation of attachment to parents on mental health. 【Conclusion】 Nicer attachment to parents should be created,as well as decrease children's stressful life events,to promote children's mental health.

Study on the influence factors of the toddlers' emotional and social competence development.

WANG Jing,HE Shou-sen,WANG Hui,GUAN Chun-rong,YUAN Qiang,YUAN Chun-xiang,HUANG Xiao-ling,AN Xiang-mei,ZHOU Ya-ping.

2013, 21(12):  1250-1253. 

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Objective To probe into the general influence factors of the early emotion and social competence of toddlers aged 1~2 years old so as to support the practice of early promotion and intervention. Methods A total of 296 toddlers,random sampled from Jinan,Jining,Zibo,Liaocheng and Rizhao cities,fulfilled the Demographic Questionnaire,1~3 years Child Nurture Environment Scale,Chinese 1~3 Years Toddler Temperament Scale (CTTS),12~36-month infant and toddler social and emotional assessment as assessment tools through their parents,served as the sample for analyzing the relationship between toddler's temperament,nurture environment and the social and emotional competence. Results A big differences of social and emotional behavior presented at different types of children's temperament,mothers' mental conditions during perinatal period,and parent's education(all P<0.05).There were obviously correlation between child nurture environment and the toddlers' emotion and social competence(all P<0.01). Conclusion Toddlers' temperament,their parent's education,the mother's mental condition during perinatal period,and nurture environment perhaps play an important role on toddler's emotion and social development.

Influence factor analysis of Uighur children with dyslexia.

ZUO Peng-xiang,GU Qiang,LI Zeng-chun,JIAO Pan-pan,ZHANG Ju.

2013, 21(12):  1254-1255. 

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Objective To study the influencing factors of Uighur children's developmental dyslexia,and provide a scientific basis for dyslexia intervention. Methods Totally 1 206 Uighur children in grade 3 to 5 who were from four primary schools in Xinjiang were screened.Chi-square test,single factor analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used to explore the influencing factors of Uighur children with dyslexia. Results The incidence rate of Xinjiang Uighur children's dyslexia was 6.80%.The prevalence rate of boys was higher than that of girls (P<0.05).And there was no significant difference in the incidence of different grade Uighur children with dyslexia(P＞0.05).Multiple linear regression analysis showed that unemployed parents,mother who's education level was below junior middle school and family which monthly income was less than 1 000 yuan were significant influencing factors of Uighur children with dyslexia. Conclusion Uighur children's dyslexia is common,family environment especially low income families have obvious influence on the occurrence of dyslexia.

Influences of imaginary companions on the 5~6 years old children's conservation ability.

LIN Qi-yi,SHU Wen,WANG Yi-fu,KANG Yu-lian.

2013, 21(12):  1256-1258. 

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Objective To compare the children's conservation ability between who have or don't have the imaginary companions (ICS). Methods 50 children aged 5~6 years old were selected randomly,the method called"double-interview process" was used to determine the children who had the psychological phenomenon called Ics.Secondly all the children were given three conservation tasks to test their developing level of the conservation ability. Results The rate of ICS was 34%(17/50).The main impact of ICS was obvious(F_(1,49)=13.241,P＜0.01),the interaction of ICS and age was obvious(F_(1,49)=6.152,P＜0.05),the simple impact of the ICS was obvious in the 5 years old group(F_(1,46)=13.868,P＜0.01). Conclusion Imaginary companions may be one of the important factors which can improve the children's ability of conservation and may has a positive impact on the children's cogitation development.

Application of Childhood Autism Spectrum Test.

XU Dan,LIU Li-hong,LIN Miao-lian,SONG Hai-dong.

2013, 21(12):  1259-1261. 

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Objective To investigate the reliability and validity of Childhood Autism Spectrum Test(CAST)as a screening tool in China. Methods CAST Chinese version was developed by translating,back translating,and comparing repeatedly.A sample of 38 autistic children were recruited as patient group,twelve mental retarded children and fifty-nine typical developing children were recruited as control group in Hangzhou.Their parents completed CAST Chinese version. Results Internal consistency reliability and criterion-related validity of CAST Chinese version were good.Twenty-five of thirty-one scoring items had good discrimination index.At a designated cut-point of 16,the sensitivity of CAST Chinese version was 0.974,the specificity was 0.983 and positive predictive value (PPV) was 0.974.There was no significant difference between children younger and older than 4 years old. Conclusions Chinese version of Childhood Autism Spectrum Test(CAST)has good reliability and validity.It can be used to screen autistic children older than 2.5 years old.However,several items need to be improved in further study.

Quality of life in children with depressive disorder.

FAN Juan,GU Hong-liang,YANG Hui-lin,WU Lan,YI Jun,DU Ya-song.

2013, 21(12):  1262-1265. 

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Objective To explore the quality of life and the influential factors in children with depression. Methods Questionnaire survey and interview method were adopted in this study.Stratified random cluster sampling identified 3 685 grade 3 to grade 5 students from 7 primary schools of the Pudong district in Shanghai.Students were screened using the self-completion Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC);those who scored ≥20 were administered the present state version of the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for school-age children (K-SADS) by a clinician and subsequently diagnosed according to DSM-IV criteria.Finally a total of 55 children who met diagnostic criteria for depressive disorder as the depression group and 54 healthy children as the control group were assessed and compared with the Children and Adolescents' Quality of Life Scale (CAQOL). Results The overall CAQOL scores and most of the CAQOL subscale scores (teacher-student relationship,peer relationships,parent-child relationship,self-awareness,physical discomfort,negative emotions,attitude about homework,access to transportation from home,extra curricular activities,athletic ability,self-esteem) in children with depressive disorder were significantly higher than those of health controls(P<0.01).Scores on CES-DC were negatively correlated with the overall CAQOL scores(r=-0.303,P=0.026).Utilizing multiple stepwise regression found that 9 factors impact on quality of life among children,such as CES-DC total scores,educational level of mothers,family atmosphere,living conditions,mother-child relationship,father-child relationship,educational level of fathers,physical condition,gender. Conclusion The quality of life of children with depression is poor.This situation should attracted much attention.

Evaluation of the infant-toddler social and emotional problems in Shanghai.

CAI Zhen,ZHANG Jin-song.

2013, 21(12):  1266-1269. 

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Objective To study the development of infant-toddler social and emotional traits in Shanghai. Methods Brief Infant-Toddler Social and Emotional Assessment (BITSEA) scales were used in children aged 12~36 months in Shanghai.840 samples were enrolled and 100 samples were re-tested the reliability at the interval of 1 to 3 weeks.The two main factors (behavior problem,competence) and five sub-factors (Externalizing,Internalizing,Dysregulation,Autism Spectrum Disorder and Red Flag) were analyzed. Results 1) The Cronbach alpha coefficients were 0.55~0.81.The test-retest reliabilities were 0.79~0.87 (P<0.01).2) There were more behavior problems in small age groups.Competences in 12~17 months were lowest.The statistics had significant differences in age groups (F=4.84,15.30,P<0.01).Girls had better competences than boys (t=-2.53,P<0.05).3) The autism spectrum disorder had a negative correlation with competence.There were differences between groups in boys.4) The red flag problems could reflect certain behavior problems. Conclusion The early screening of children's social and emotional problems can predict certain behavior problems,which will be of valuable guidance.

Norm construction and analysis of grip strength in children aged 4 to 6 at Nanjing.

HE Yan-lu,XUE Zi-ying,SONG Jun,XIE Ya-chun,HONG Qin,ZHANG Min,LI Xi-ling,GUO Xi-rong,CHI Xia,TONG Mei-ling.

2013, 21(12):  1270-1272. 

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Objective To provide therapists,pediatricians and other health-related professionals with preliminary descriptive data on the spherical grip strength of 4~6 years old children. Methods With a stratified random sampling method,1 061 boys and girls were tested using WCS-100 grip dynamometer.The maximum of three trials was used as the grip strength score for each hand.The right and left hands were alternated during testing to allow a 15 seconds rest between trials. Results The average,standard deviation and reference values of eight groups were got respectively.The findings indicated that the maximum grip strength scores increased with an increase in age,the boys' grip strength score was greater than girls' (t=4.426,5.931,5.889,5.478,P＜0.05),and that the right grip strength score was greater than the left(t=-9.260,-9.591,-8.663,-8.709,P＜0.05). Conclusions Grip strength mainly reflects the isometric static muscle strength of the forearm and hand flexor muscle.Grip strength is important in children's writing and activities of daily living.Grip strength measurements were used to assess hand function and fitness.The results can provide clinicians with preliminary descriptive data on the spherical grip strength of 4~6 years old children and provide reference for building the national's norm of grip strength.

Study on praxiology of animal models of tic disorders.

CHE Li-chun,LIU Xiu-mei,YI Ming-ji.

2013, 21(12):  1273-1276. 

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Objective To observe the tic and stereotypy in rat models of tic disorder(TD) induced by iminodipropionitrile(IDPN) or (±)-1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodophenyl)-2-aminopropane (DOI),and provide the evidence of selecting rat models fully reflecting the characteristic behavior change. Methods A total of 30 SD rats were randomly divided into 3 groups,IDPN inducement group,DOI inducement group and control group(n=10).The rats in the IDPN inducement group were intraperitoneally injected 150 mg/kg IDPN,and the treatment were given daily for a consecutive 7 d;those in the DOI inducement group were intraperitoneally injected 1 mg/kg DOI,and the treatment were given daily for a consecutive 15 d;those in the control group were intraperitoneally injected saline,and the treatment were given daily for a consecutive 7 d;the dosing volume was 1 mL/100g.The activity scale scores,stereotypy scale scores and classified stereotypy scale scores were observed and recorded at 1~7 d,14 d,28 d after the successful model making. Results The activity scale scores,stereotypy scale scores in the IDPN and DOI inducement groups were higher than those in the control group at 1~4 d,and all classified stereotypy scale scores except grooming and cage licking in the IDPN and DOI inducement groups were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05).The activity scale scores of rat in the IDPN inducement group were higher than those in the control group and DOI group at 5~7 d,14 d,21 d and 28 d; the stereotypy scale scores of rat in the IDPN inducement group were higher than those in the control group and DOI group at 5 d,7 d,14 d,21 d and 28 d(P<0.05).The classified stereotypy scale scores of wood chip eating,circling,head shaking and choreoathetoid movement of rat in the IDPN inducement group were higher than those in the DOI group;the classified stereotypy scale scores of repetitive paw-to-mouth movements and self-gnawing of rat in the DOI inducement group were higher than those in the IDPN group(P<0.05). Conclusions The IDPN models and DOI models can perfectly copy the high excitement,high activity and tic behavior of TD patients.The behavioral changes of TD models induced by IDPN are more obvious and longer persistence than those of the models induced by DOI.

Study of spontaneous activity level in rats of different breeds.

XU Dong,TIAN Yuan,MA Xin-xin,LI Hui,WANG Ya-ping.

2013, 21(12):  1277-1278. 

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Objective To observe the behavioral characteristics of animal models of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)on the behavior of the similarity. Methods 10 spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR),Sprague Dawley rats (SD),Wistar Kyoto rats (WKY) rats in each.The panels the rats passed,the times of straighten and grooming,and times of dejecture were observed and recorded by using open-field environment test. Results The panels passed and the times of straightening SHR rats were significantly higher than those of the SD and WKY rats(P<0.01);the times of grooming and dejecture of SHR rats had no differences with the other groups(P>0.05). Conclusions SHR rats with significantly higher hyperactivity than SD WKY rats,could be a very good representation of hyperactivity behavior of characteristics,and be ideal animal models of ADHD.

Long-term effects of repeated inhalation of sevoflurane on behavioristics in neonatal rats.

ZHENG Shu-wen,ZHU Zhao-qiong,ZHU Yu-hang,ZHOU Jun.

2013, 21(12):  1279-1282. 

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Objective To investigate the effects of repeated inhalation of sevoflurane anesthesia in the neonatal period on capability of behavioristics in juvenile and adult period. Methods 7 day old SD rats (n=24) were randomly divided into 3 groups(n=8 each):2.6% sevoflurane group(sev2.6),1.5% sevoflurane group (sev1.5) and control group (con).The rats were exposed to 2.6% sevoflurane or 1.5% sevoflurane in carrier gas (sev2.6,sev1.5) or simply carrier gas (1 L/min of O₂ and 1L/min of air) without any inhalational anesthetic (con) for 1 h at 7,14 d and 21 d after birth (P7,P14,P21).The cued trials was performed at P28 and P29,while the place trials and probe trials were performed in P32～P36 and P91～P95. Results 1)In the juvenile place trials,the escape latency of group sev2.6 and sev1.5 were longer than group con (P<0.05),and the escape latency of group sev1.5 were significantly longer than the group con at P32,P36 (P<0.01).The escape latency of group sev2.6 was longer than sev1.5 (P<0.05).In the adult place trials,the escape latency of sev1.5 were longer than the group con (P<0.05).2)In the adult probe trials,times of crossing target area in sev1.5 were shorter than group con (P<0.05). Conclusion Intermittent repeat inhalation of sevoflurane anesthesia during the neonatal period may injured the declarative memory in juvenile period,and exist concentration dependence.1.5% of sevoflurane on declarative memory function damage may show two peak period,and extended to adulthood,while injured the space association ability and recall inquisition ability in adulthood.

Parental rearing styles in children with emotional disorder.

WU Dan-dan,CHEN Yi-xin,ZHAO Zhao,LI Sha-sha,CHEN Tu-nong.

2013, 21(12):  1298-1300. 

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Objective To investigate parental rearing styles in children with emotional disorder,and provide specific direction for mental intervention. Methods A total of 70 outpatients with emotional disorder and their parents and 140 normal children and their parents were enrolled.All children completed general information questionnaire and parents completed Egma Minnen Bardnom Uppforstran. Results Scores had statistically differences among emotioal warmth and undstanding of parents,preference for testees of paternal,rejection and deny of paternal between two group(P<0.05).There were statistically differences among emotioal warmth and understanding of paternal(19 items),preference for testees of paternal(3 items),rejection and deny of paternal(1 items),emotioal warmth and understanding of maternal(17 items)between two group(P all<0.05).Paternal rearing styles were correlated with maternal rearing styles in case group(P<0.05). Couclusions Low emotioal warmth and undstanding of parents,low preference for testees and high rejection and deny of paternal are the characteristics of parental rearing styles in children with emotional disorder,and the characteristics have negative interaction embodied in children which is children couldn't feel their parental agreement,favor,encourage,support,etc.

Relationship of children's subjective life quality and self-concept of primary school students in Beijing.

JIA Zhao-xia,ZHANG Wan-xia,LI Yi-chen,WANG Jie,KONG Yuan-yuan.

2013, 21(12):  1301-1303. 

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Objective To assess the children's subjective life quality and self-concept of primary school students in Beijing. Methods A total of 210 children were selected in Beijing urban area.Groups surveying methods was used and all of subjects were required to finish Piers-Harris children's self-concept scale and inventory of subjective quality of life.Linear correlation analysis was used to analyze the relationship between PHCSS and ISQL. Results In the six dimensions of PHCSS,children in Beijing were higher than the national level.The overall level of subjective quality of life of Beijing children was higher compared with normal level.The difference was statistically significant.And the cognitive component of subjective quality of life of Beijing children was higher than normal level,but emotional component was as same as normal level.The children's self-concept level had a positive linear correlation with subjective life quality. Conclusions The levels of PHCSS and ISQL of children in Beijing are better than normal level.This study also finds that the higher level of the children's self-concept,the better of their subjective life quality.

Analysis of intelligence quotient in adolescents with functional mental disorders.

CHENG Min-feng,WEN Sheng-lin,WANG Hou-liang.

2013, 21(12):  1304-1306. 

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Objective To study the characteristics of intelligence quotient in adolescents with functional mental disorders. Method A total of 152 cases were tested by Wechsler Child Intelligence Scale or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-revised in China. Results 1)FIQ:90.17±18.43,the cases were mainly with marginal intelligence quotient(45.39%).VIQ(95.86±17.81)＞PIQ (85.73±17.57).There were 85 adolescents with balance between VIQ and PIQ,which accounted for 55.92% of the total amount.2)There were differences about PIQ and FIQ among schizophrenia group,mood disorder group,and neurosis group (P<0.05).The scores of PIQ and FIQ in schizophrenia group were lower than those of mood disorder group and neurosis group (P<0.05). Conclusions FIQ in adolescents with functional mental disorders are not high,intelligence structure development are balanceable.There are respective characteristics on intelligence quotient among schizophrenia,mood disorder,and neurosis,these may help us to make targeted interventions.

Cohort study of preschoolers' temperament and asthma occurrence.

SONG Qing,YANG Jing.

2013, 21(12):  1306-1309. 

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Objective To find the relationship between preschoolers' temperament and asthma occurrence. Methods The cohort study was conducted for the 8 824 children from 3~5 years old who took part in the kindergarten entrance exam and followed up to 1 year.China Preschool-children Temperament Scale (CPTS) was used to evaluate baseline investigation and temperament type.Special cases management was used if diagnosed as asthma during the follow-up. Results A total of 8 824 children were selected,of which 4 738 were male,4 086 were female and their ratio was 1.16∶1,3~4 years old children accounted 94.38%; easy-educated type temperament children accounted 35.19%,and intermedial easy-educated type accounted 28.32%,difficulty-educated type temperament accounted 7.74%.The asthma incidence rate of difficulty-educated type temperament and intermedial difficulty-educated type temperament children were 7.17% and 5.53%,whereas slow-moving priming type temperament children were 1.12%.There was strong correlation between genetic factor and asthma.Difficulty-educated type temperament and slow-moving priming type temperament were strongly correlated to asthma occurrence(RR=1.53 and 0.26). Conclusion To avoid asthma occurrence,it is necessary to bring into full play the positive effect of temperament and limit the negativity effect of temperament and impulsive behavior.

Analysis of behavioral problem in Williams syndrome children.

CHEN Wei-jun,JI Chai.

2013, 21(12):  1309-1312. 

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Objective To investigate the behavioral problems in Williams syndrome children and provide basis for forepart psychology intervene. Methods From August 2011 to December 2012,applying Conners Parents Symptom Questionnaire,17 cases of Williams Syndromes children and 25 normal children were compaired to assess behavioral problems. Results Comparing to normal children,the incidence of behavioral problems were significantly higher in WS children,and scores of each scale were higher than normal children with significant difference(P<0.05);but no difference between the different ages(3-8Y、9-14Y) and genders. Conclusion Williams syndrome children often accompanied by a variety of behavioral problems,attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most common.The incidence of behavioral problems does not increased with age.

Analysis of the related factors of sleep disorders for the children of 3~6 years old in Nanjing city.

YUE Li-wen,QU Hong-ming,ZHU Li-jun,LV Ling,XIE Hai-hong,LIU Jing,MAO Chen.

2013, 21(12):  1312-1314. 

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Objective To analyse the sleep time,the prevalence and the risk factors of sleep disorders in children of 3~6 years old in Nanjing,and to provide evidence for the prevention and intervention of sleep disorders. Method A total of 1 122 children of children of 3~6 years old were selected by a stratified cluster sampling method from Nanjing city,and the parents were surveyed with Children's Sleep Habits Qusetionnaire(CSHQ). Results The mean of total sleep time of 3~6 years old children were remarkably shorter compared with the typical sleep time of Western children of the same age.Sleep time were gradually reduced with age,and the children's sleep times in one day of eaeh age groups were different remarkly but same for boys and girls.The incidence of sleep disorder was 35.7%,the incidence of hyperhidrosis was 34%,molar teeth 13.9%,sleep snoring 10.5%,restless sleep 10.2%,night talking 8.9%,mouth breathing 6.4%,etc.The main factors that affected the sleep time of children were children's age,parenting style,family pattern and the related symptoms of sleep disorder.The main factors that affected the sleep disorder were gender,health status of children,emotion before sleeping,sleep habit of children and the sleep time in a day,etc. Conclusions The total sleep time of preschool children is relatively less in Nanjing,and the prevalence of sleep disorders is higher compared to the existing data,which should pay a great attention.The concrete methods of prevention and treatment about the disease should be researched in the future.

Development and correlation between executive function and event-based prospective memory of preschooler.

NIU Yu-bai,YUE Yuan,MIN Xiang-juan.

2013, 21(12):  1315-1317. 

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Objective To investigate the development of preschoolers' Event-based Prospective memory(EBPM),three components of executive function(EF)(working memory,inhibitory control,cognitive flexibility),and their relationship. Method Laboratory experiment method was used to test EBPM and EF of preschooler. Results There were obvious age effects in preschoolers' EBPM, 6 years old children perform better than 5 years old,and they all better than 4 years old.There were also obvious age effects in three components of EF,6 years old children all perform better than 4 years old.Hierarchical regression analyses indicated that working memory was a power predict of preschoolers EBPM beyond age variables. Conclusion With the increase of age,achievements are gradually raising in both preschoolers' EBPM and EF.Working memory is a powerful predict of preschoolers EBPM.

Investigation and analysis on Eysenck Personality Questionnaire of 223 pupils left -behind children in Wangmo County of Guizhou province.

XIE Yuan-yuan,LIU Jian-hua,YU Yao,WANG Bo-yue.

2013, 21(12):  1318-1320. 

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Objective To understand the health status of the left-behind children in Wangmo county,psychological analysis of gender,age factors influence,and find the starting point of education for the shaping perfect personality of left-behind children. Methods By general condition questionnaire (self-designed),Eysenck (7 years old-15 years old) as the investigation tool,223 left-behind children as study group,87 non left-behind children were investigated as control group,and compared between the two groups and two groups of respective dimensions between sex and age. Results There were significant differences on two dimensions outgoing,conceal extent (P<0.05);In left-behind children,male and female students,there was significant differences in the spiritual and concealing the extent dimensions (P<0.05);dimensions of neuroticism and extraversion had highly significant differences in two age groups (P<0.01). Conclusions Psychological status of left-behind children in boys is poorer than girls,it shows that tendentious level of psychoticism and higher scores of lie;psychological condition of the high age group is relatively poor and its representation is classic introvert.

Effect on influencing factors on cognitive development in 480 normal infants.

JIANG Xin-ye,MA Yu-jie,CHEN Ya-fen,WEI Ya-rong,XU Bing,PEI Jing-jing,HUA Jing,GU Gui-xiong.

2013, 21(12):  1321-1323. 

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Objective To explore the favorable methods for infants cognitive development and for good prenatal and postnatal care and gifted education. Methods The 480 normal infants aged 0~42 months in Wuxi were selected randomly,the cognitive development and some influencing factors were tested and investigated. Results Infant cognitive quotients were 103.17±7.22,there was no significant difference between genders (t=1.903,P＞0.05).With the multiple stepwise regression analysis,it showed that the main factors to influence infants' cognitive development were the career of the mother and father. Conclusions It is the good family environment and a variety of activities provided for infants that plays an important role in infant early development.And in child care work,more attention should be paied to the family of the mother for other services,to help them to better promote the cognitive development of infants and young children.

Personalized intervention on the diet behavior problems of children aged 1 to 5 years old in Changning District.

WANG Fang,CAI Wen-xiu,LU Qiao-zhen,HUANG Bi-kun,JIN Xing-ming.

2013, 21(12):  1324-1326. 

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Objective To evaluate the diet behavior and the growth improvements of children aged 1 to 5 years old with the diet behavior problems in Changning district through the personalized intervention. Methods The intervention research method and multiple random sample method,randomized control were adopted.The intervention method was communication on behavioral change,including establishing intervention files for children.The subjects in the control group received the routine child health care. Results A total of 86 children were in the invention group,80 children were in the control group.The scores of the diet behavior in the intervention group reduced from 20.09±5.08 to 14.90±3.36,and from 19.88±5.10 to 18.52±5.32 in the control group,there was statistic difference between two groups (P<0.001).The increase of weight and height were (2.06±1.09)kg and (5.7±1.8)cm in the intervention group,and (1.51±0.92)kg and (4.0±1.9)cm in the control group.There was statistic difference between two groups on the increase of weight and height(P<0.001). Conclusion The comprehensive measures of communication on behavioral change are effect on improving the diet behavior and the growth.

Research on the correlation between Alberta infant motor scale and the motion field of 0~6-year-old pediatric examination table of neuropsychological development.

JIAN Zhao-fang,ZHANG Guo-hua,ZENG Yun-xiang,WANG Wen-xiang,YUAN Liu-fen,HUANG Qiao-lian,CHEN Ying,HUANG Chao-rong,CHEN Chun-bi.

2013, 21(12):  1327-1329. 

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Objective To explove the correlation between Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) and the motion field of 0~6-year-old pediatric examination table of neuropsychological development(pediatric neuropsychological table for short) to provide a basis for the extension use of AIMS on the assessment for the infants' motor development and provide the basis for the early intervention for the infants with motor developmental delay. Methods A total of 238 infants were selected,without high risk factors,from 3-month-old to 12-month-old,with regular health examination,from the pediatric examination room of Xiaolan's Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University.They were divided into groups:3~6-month group,6~9-month group,9~12-month group and 3~12-month group.The infants were assessed by AIMS and pediatric neuropsychological table.The correlations of AIMS and pediatric neuropsychological table were analyzed. Results The correlations of results of AIMS and pediatric neuropsychological table were:3~6-month:r=0.92,6~9-month:r=0.77,9~12-month:r=0.90,3~12-month:r=0.97).The tests of the correlation coefficient of the population in each month group were statistically significant. Conclusions AIMS is significantly correlated with those of the motion field of 0~6-year-old pediatric examination table in the north area of Zhongshan City.And so AIMS provide a basis for the extension use of AIMS on the assessment for the motor development of infants with high risks but normal motor pattern and provide the basis for the early intervention for the infants with motor developmental delay in the north area of Zhongshan city.

Analysis of the temperament characteristics and behavior,family-based influences of obese school children.

ZHOU Yan-fang,ZHOU Le-shan.

2013, 21(12):  1330-1332. 

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Objective To explore temperament characteristics and its related factors of the obese children,to provide a reference for the obese children's physical and mental health education and family education. Methods A total of 119 simple obese children and 119 normal children were investigated by Temperament Questionnaires used respectively for school-age children aged 8~12 years old.The related factors of the two groups were investigated by self-made questionnaires. Results In terms of temperament type distribution,experiment group and control group difference was statistically significant (P<0.01);Results of temperament scores compared,the distractibility of boys in the experiment group was significantly lower than the control group (P<0.05),girls in experiment group and control group compare that the experiment group were higher in the aversion,adaptability and persistence(P<0.05 or <0.01);while levels of activity,response threshold were lower than the control group(P<0.05).Several factors that affect the temperament dimensions of school age obese children were pre-school raising history,family structure,maternal education degree,parents' marital relationship,way of parental education,parenting attitude. Conclusion It should be according to the temperament characteristics of the special qualities of the obese children targeted personalized education,which can promote their healthy development of psychological activity.

Influence of delivery mode on each dimension of sensory integrative of school-age children.

HE Hong-yan,ZHANG Yi,YANG Yan,LI Ai-ling,CHEN Run.

2013, 21(12):  1336-1338. 

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Objective To understand the influence of different delivery mode on each dimension of sensory integrative of school-age children. Method Questionnaire survey was adopted to investigate the target population,and the impact of cesarean section on school-age children sensory integration were be analyzed. Result The disorders' degree of vestibular disorders and tactile overly defensive of cesarean born children was higher than natural childbirth born children. Conclusion Unnecessary cesarean section should be avoided.

Analysis of parent's demand and attitude to the service to integrated early child development.

DONG Hai-peng,TAN Mei-zhen,DU Ping,LIU Qian-jun,ZHONG Shi-biao,GUO Le-qin,CHEN Zhen-zhen,WU Zhi-hua,ZHANG Qiu-ying.

2013, 21(12):  1339-1341. 

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Objective To find out parent's demand and attitude to the service to integrated early child development. Method Questionnaire survey had done to the fosterer of infant to find out the demand for the each service iterms of infant forepart integrative evolution in the children health care clinic. Results The intelligence development evaluation and forepart education instruction was the most popular service item in the survey(Demand rate was 92.23%);Among all kinds of premature infants health care services,58.03% of the parent's were more inclined to choose the style that the doctor instruct to family on to one,face to face termly by the numbers; Compared with other service times,people were more inclined booking service. Conclusions Premature child's caregivers are more demanding systematic,scientific,more targeted integrated early preterm child development services,health care organizations from traditional outpatient service model should to seek a breakthrough,extending comprehensive intervention services,improving service model to improve the premature child care services.