Difference analysis on childhood behavior problems at different level kindergartens in Changning District of Shanghai

ObjectiveTo ascertain the current situation of preschool children behavior problems in Changning District of Shanghai and discuss the intervention measures for them.

MethodsChildren in 6 kindergartens of Changning District were cluster random sampled as objects. And their parents were interviewed by means of conners questionnaire (parent edition).

ResultsThere were 315 behavior problem positive children found in detection, who were 22.71% of all objects. Of them, the study problem (χ²=4.658, P < 0.05) and hyperactive index (χ²=16.103, P < 0.05) were significantly different between different genders. The conduct problem (χ²=13.273, P < 0.05), study problem (χ²=11.271, P < 0.05) and hyperactive index(χ²=16.103, P < 0.05) were significantly different at different kindergarten levels. And there were no statistical differences found in psycosomatic disorder, anxiety and in children at different ages (3, 4, 5, 6 years).

ConclusionPreschool child behavior problems do not change with ages. We should pay attention to the shaping and training of child behavior. On account of the differences of child behavior problems existing at different level kindergartens and between genders, we should carry out researches on combining medical service with teaching, and promote homogeneous and healthy development of child behavior.