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A1 Yager J, Linn LS, Leake B, Goldston S, Heinicke C, Pynoos R
T1 ATtitudes toward mental illness prevention in routine pediatric practice
JF American Journal of Diseases of Children
JO American Journal of Diseases of Children
YR 1989
FD September 1
VO 143
IS 9
SP 1087
OP 1090
DO 10.1001/archpedi.1989.02150210123031
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1989.02150210123031
AB • Attitudes toward preventive mental health activities with high-risk children in clinical practice were surveyed in 316 pediatricians. Although generally positive attitudes were expressed regarding appropriateness and efficacy of such activities, uncertainty was expressed regarding the ethical issues and knowledge on which such activities rest. Pediatricians perceived serious barriers to preventive activities related to financial, educational, and time factors. Pediatricians whose personal health beliefs favored an internal locus of control were more positively inclined toward preventive activities. Studies relating reported attitudes and beliefs to actual practice patterns are necessary. Pediatricians also require additional training in mental health—related preventive activities.(AJDC. 1989;143:1087-1090)