Are children reliable reporters

摘要: Fifty children, ranging in age from 6 to 16 years, and their mothers were interviewed using the same structured interview, which its content follows usual psychiatric examination of a child. Their answers compared it was found that there an 80% average agreement on all questions. The (between child parent) highest questions relating factual information (84%) child's interviewer lowest section dealing with mental status (69%). Girls more reliable informants than boys.