A longitudinal study followed 120 children and their families of a rural cohort from
the preschool period until 10 years of age. The prevalence of behaviour problems was
similar to that found in other studies in different countries, except at the age of
10, when a modification of the cutoff point was indicated for the parental report
measure. The prevalence of behaviour problems was initially influenced by gender and
intelligence test scores. Day care centre experience at a later age was associated
with lower levels of behaviour problems, as perceived by parents. At age 10,
teachers' perceptions indicated that early maternal employment was associated with
higher levels of behaviour problems.
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