The impact of maltreatment on symptom severity in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Authors : İpek SUZER GAMLİ, Ayşegül YOLGA TAHİROĞLU

Pages : 797-805

Doi:10.17826/cumj.1309521

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Publication Date : 2023-09-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose This study aimed to compare the impact of maltreatment on the subtype, comorbidity, sociodemographic characteristics, and psychometric characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ADHD);. Materials and Methods: The study participants included 150 treatment-naïve children with ADHD with insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n=75); and without insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n=75); a history of maltreatment by parents. A sociodemographic form, the Conners Parent Rating Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CPRS);, the Conners Teacher Rating Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CTRS);, the Family Assessment Device insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(FAD);, and the Stroop Form were applied. Results: Earlier referral, peer discord, and lower parental age were frequent in the maltreated group, while the maternal employment rates were significantly lower. ADHD-combined type and comorbid oppositional defiant disorder were significantly higher in the maltreated group. The CPRS and FAD scores were also significantly higher);. Conclusion: A higher incidence of destructive behavioral patterns may increase the risk of maltreatment. Families of children with hyperactivity and defiant characteristics may have difficulties in managing behavioral problems and may exhibit domestic violence, with the Multidisciplinary approaches, including parental education programs and social investigation, should be considered.
Keywords : Dikkat eksikliği, hiperaktivite, karşıt olma, şiddet, psikososyal

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