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Prevalence of ADHD and Its Comorbidities in a Population-Based Sample.
- Source :
- Journal of Attention Disorders; Jun2021, Vol. 25 Issue 8, p1058-1067, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Objective: We aimed to investigate the prevalence of ADHD and its comorbidities and some associated demographic factors in a large sample population-based study. Method: As part of a population-based survey among 30,532 children and adolescents between 6 and 18 years, we used K-SADS-PL to screen and detect ADHD and its comorbidities. Results: The prevalence of ADHD was 4%, with more prevalence among boys (5.2% vs. 2.7%), younger participants, urban residents, and offspring of mothers who had a history of psychiatric hospitalization. Anxiety disorders (37.9%) and behavioral disorders (31%) are the most prevalent group of comorbidities, and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is the most prevalent comorbid disorder (26.1%). Mood disorders and anxiety disorders are more common among girls, but conduct disorder has a higher rate among boys. Conclusion: ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder which is accompanied by several comorbid conditions. The high rate of comorbidities makes it complicated and difficult to manage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10870547
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Attention Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 149939249
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054719886372