Research conducted at J.J. Bauermeister and co-authors has provided new information about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
2007 NOV 19 -- According to recent research published in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, "Patterns of correlates, comorbidity and impairment associated with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and youth were examined in representative samples from the community and from treatment facilities serving medically indigent youth in Puerto Rico. Information from caretakers and youths was obtained using the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children, (version IV), measures of global impairment, and a battery of potential correlates." "In the community (N=1,896) and the treated samples (N=763), 7.5 and 26.2% of the children, respectively, met criteria for DSM-IV ADHD in the previous year. Although the prevalence rates and degree of impairment differed, the general patterns of correlates, comorbidity and impairment were similar in both populations," wrote J.J. Bauermeister and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "The exceptions were associated with conduct disorder, anxiety, impairment in the ADHD comorbid group, and age factors that appeared to be related to selection into treatment." Bauermeister and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology (ADHD correlates, comorbidity, and impairment in community and treated samples of children and adolescents. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2007;35(6):883-898). For additional information, contact J.J. Bauermeister, 177 Las Caobas St., San Juan, PR 00927, USA. The publisher's contact information for the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology is: Springer, Plenum Publishers, 233 Spring St., New York, NY 10013, USA. Keywords: United States, San Juan, ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mental Health. This article was prepared by Mental Health Weekly Digest editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Mental Health Weekly Digest via NewsRx.com.
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