Spectrum of behavioural problems and its relation with nutritional and endocrinal issues among adolescent population

Abstract

Aim: To study prevalence and spectrum of behavioural problems in adolescents attending 
paediatrics OPD and IPD tertiary care Hospital. 
Material and Methods: This observational descriptive study conducted at tertiary care 
hospital. Seventy three adolescents were enrolled after taking informed consent from parents 
of all children and children in case of age above 18 years. First of all Binet Kamat Test 
(BKT) was administered by trained psychologists for IQ assessment to rule out Intellectual 
Disability. Blood Samples were drawn after taking all aseptic precautions and was sent for 
nutritional deficiency and endocrinal evaluation with testing for complete blood count, serum 
vitamin B12, serum folate levels and TSH levels.