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HERO ID
6717625
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
ADHD and mental health status in Brazilian school-age children
Author(s)
Arruda, MA; Querido, CN; Bigal, ME; Polanczyk, GV
Year
2015
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Journal of Attention Disorders
ISSN:
1087-0547
EISSN:
1557-1246
Volume
19
Issue
1
Page Numbers
11-17
Language
English
PMID
22665924
DOI
10.1177/1087054712446811
Web of Science Id
WOS:000346654500002
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the prevalence of ADHD, mental health status, and risk factors in a sample of Brazilian children.
METHOD:
Target sample consisted of all children from 5 to 13 years registered in the public elementary school. Children with ADHD were compared with those without ADHD for sociodemographic, risk factors, and Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) symptom dimensions. Multivariate models estimated determinants of ADHD diagnosis.
RESULTS:
Of the target sample, consents and complete information were obtained from 1,830 children (91.8%). The prevalence rate of ADHD was 5.1% (95% confidence interval [CI] = [4.2, 6.2]). In contrast to controls, children with ADHD presented higher levels of symptoms in the CBCL dimensions. In multivariate analyses, the diagnosis of ADHD was significantly influenced by maternal educational status (p = .019), income class (p = .012), and prenatal exposure to tobacco (p = .032).
CONCLUSION:
Prevalence and demographic features of ADHD in Brazil are similar to what has been reported worldwide.
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