Al-Banna A, Al-Bedwawi S, Al-Saadi A, Al-Maskari F, Eapen V. Prevalence and correlates of conduct disorder among inmates of juvenile detention centres, United Arab Emirates.
East Mediterr Health J 2008;
14:1054-1059. [PMID:
19161077]
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Abstract
The prevalence of conduct disorder was assessed in 77 young people in 4 juvenile detention centres in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The prevalence of conduct disorder was 24.7%, and recidivism, as indicated by repeat admissions to the centres, was found to be associated with conduct disorder. Having a diagnosis of conduct disorder was associated with a lower educational and occupational level of the father, as well as living with a single parent or relatives. Among UAE nationals, conduct disorder was also associated with having a mother who was a non-UAE national.
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