Univariate analysis showing potential barriers to services for children with a psychiatric disorder defined by DSM-IV
| Potential barriers | No service use, n (%) | Service use, n (%) | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child comorbidity | 7 (14.0) | 14 (48.3) | 5.73 (1.95 to 16.90) | 0.002 |
| Child suicidality/self-harm | 5(10.0) | 10 (34.5) | 4.74 (1.43 to 15.73) | 0.011 |
| Lack of parental concern | 30 (60.0) | 5 (17.2) | 7.20 (2.36 to 22.01) | 0.001 |
| Parental DSM-IV current depressive episode | 12 (24.0) | 11(39.3) | 2.05 (0.76 to 5.56) | 0.160 |
| Frequent parental depressive episodes (≥4) | 16 (33.3) | 15 (55.6) | 2.50 (0.95 to 6.58) | 0.063 |
DSM-IV = Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition.