Prevalence study of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children in residential care

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2018-08-15

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Vargas, M., Martínez-Montoro, J., Martínez, S., Fernández-López, L., Checa, A., Molina-Carballo, A., & Muñoz-Hoyos, A. (2018). Prevalence study of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children in residential care. Revista De Psiquiatría Infanto-Juvenil, 34(3), 332–350. https://doi.org/10.31766/revpsij.v34n3a3

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Vol. 34 No. 3 (2017)

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  • M Vargas Complejo Hospitalario Granada
  • JI Martínez-Montoro Universidad de Granada
  • S Martínez Complejo Hospitalario Granada
  • L Fernández-López Complejo Hospitalario Granada
  • A Checa Complejo Hospitalario Granada
  • A Molina-Carballo Complejo Hospitalario Granada
  • A Muñoz-Hoyos Complejo Hospitalario Granada

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https://doi.org/10.31766/revpsij.v34n3a3

Keywords:

ADHD, residential care, prevalence

Abstract

Introduction. Children in residential care constitute a risk group in which medical problems can reach high rates, especially those concerned to the psychological sphere, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders.

Objective. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of ADHD in children in a foster care institution in Albuñol (Granada) in 2016.

Materials and Methods. This cross-sectional descriptive study included 106 children aged 5 to 17 years from “Cristo Rey” foster care institution. Psychometric evaluation was based on Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Rating Scale. Executive functions were tested using the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) in participants who met Vandebilt criteria, as well Diagnostic and DSM- 5 criteria were applied in a clinical interview to strengthen ADHD diagnosis.

Results. The prevalence of ADHD was determined to be 17.9 % in our group, with innatentional subtype being the most important.

Conclusion. Prevalence of ADHD in “Cristo Rey” foster care institution was visibly high in comparison with estimated prevalence in children general population. Research is needed to identify comorbidities in children in residential care suffering from ADHD. ADHD detection and intervention programmes in residential care must be developed because of its repercussion.

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JI Martínez-Montoro, Universidad de Granada

Departamento de Pediatría, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Granada. Avenida de la Ilustración 11
18071, Granada, España.

Correspondencia:
joseimartinez@correo.ugr.es C/Sauce 3 23006 Jaén

L Fernández-López, Complejo Hospitalario Granada

Servicio de Neuropediatría, Neuropsicología y Atención Temprana, Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Pediatría, Complejo Hospitalario Granada, Hospital Clínico San Cecilio, Avda Dr. Olóriz 16, Granada, España.

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