0791 Teacher Perception of Child Fatigue and Behavioral Health Outcomes Among Black First Graders in High-Poverty Schools. (12th April 2019)
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- Journal Article
- Title:
- 0791 Teacher Perception of Child Fatigue and Behavioral Health Outcomes Among Black First Graders in High-Poverty Schools. (12th April 2019)
- Main Title:
- 0791 Teacher Perception of Child Fatigue and Behavioral Health Outcomes Among Black First Graders in High-Poverty Schools
- Authors:
- Chung, A
Seixas, A
Bubu, O M
Williams, N
Kamboukos, D
Chang, S
Ursache, A
Jean-Louis, G
Brotman, L - Abstract:
- Abstract: Introduction: Child fatigue has been associated with behavioral outcomes, including aggression, hyperactivity, and conduct problems, which may affect academic performance. We explored whether fatigue was associated with external behavioral health outcomes in a predominantly Black (Afro-Caribbean and African-American) student population (90%). Ratings of parent and teacher agreement of child fatigue was evaluated. This analysis was part of a larger research program, which included a cluster randomized controlled trial in ten public elementary schools in historically disinvested neighborhoods. Methods: A total of 804 first-graders (7± 0.6 years old) participated in the study focused on child self-regulation, mental health achievement, parenting and parent involvement. Externalizing behaviors (i.e., conduct problems, aggression, and hyperactivity) were reported by teachers using the Behavior System for Children (BASC-2). A composite score of teacher-perceived child fatigue was created based on ratings of child fatigue, morning alertness, and falling asleep in class. Parent perception of child fatigue was assessed using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire. Regression analysis was conducted to determine the association between teacher's reports of child fatigue and externalizing behavior problems. Cohen's kappa coefficient assessed parent and teacher agreement of child fatigue based on categorical classification of presence of child fatigue. Results: Children whoAbstract: Introduction: Child fatigue has been associated with behavioral outcomes, including aggression, hyperactivity, and conduct problems, which may affect academic performance. We explored whether fatigue was associated with external behavioral health outcomes in a predominantly Black (Afro-Caribbean and African-American) student population (90%). Ratings of parent and teacher agreement of child fatigue was evaluated. This analysis was part of a larger research program, which included a cluster randomized controlled trial in ten public elementary schools in historically disinvested neighborhoods. Methods: A total of 804 first-graders (7± 0.6 years old) participated in the study focused on child self-regulation, mental health achievement, parenting and parent involvement. Externalizing behaviors (i.e., conduct problems, aggression, and hyperactivity) were reported by teachers using the Behavior System for Children (BASC-2). A composite score of teacher-perceived child fatigue was created based on ratings of child fatigue, morning alertness, and falling asleep in class. Parent perception of child fatigue was assessed using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire. Regression analysis was conducted to determine the association between teacher's reports of child fatigue and externalizing behavior problems. Cohen's kappa coefficient assessed parent and teacher agreement of child fatigue based on categorical classification of presence of child fatigue. Results: Children who were perceived as fatigued (i.e., tiredness and falling asleep in class) by their teacher were more likely to have a high BASC externalizing composite score (T=60 cut off) (β = -0.24, p<.001). Cohen's kappa of 0.004 (p<0.05) showed a slight discordance in perception of child fatigue comparing reports from teachers and parents, although results were not significant. Conclusion: Teacher perception of child fatigue was significantly associated with teacher BASC T-score of child externalizing behavior outcomes. Future studies should explore longitudinal relationships between fatigue and mental health. Support (If Any): R305F050245 and the National Institutes of Health (R01MH077331, K07AG052685, T32HL129953). … (more)
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- Sleep. Volume 42(2019)Supplement 1
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- Sleep
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- Volume 42(2019)Supplement 1
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- Volume 42, Issue 1 (2019)
- Year:
- 2019
- Volume:
- 42
- Issue:
- 1
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2019-0042-0001-0000
- Page Start:
- A318
- Page End:
- A318
- Publication Date:
- 2019-04-12
- Subjects:
- Sleep -- Physiological aspects -- Periodicals
Sleep disorders -- Periodicals
Sommeil -- Aspect physiologique -- Périodiques
Sommeil, Troubles du -- Périodiques
Sleep disorders
Sleep -- Physiological aspects
Sleep -- physiological aspects
Sleep Wake Disorders
Psychophysiology
Electronic journals
Periodicals
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http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/tocrender.fcgi?journal=369&action=archive ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1093/sleep/zsz067.789 ↗
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- 0161-8105
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