TY  - JOUR
TI  - The impact of maltreatment on symptom severity in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
AB  - Purpose This study aimed to compare the impact of maltreatment on the subtype, comorbidity, sociodemographic characteristics, and psychometric characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Materials and Methods: The study participants included 150 treatment-naïve children with ADHD with (n=75) and without (n=75) a history of maltreatment by parents. A sociodemographic form, the Conners Parent Rating Scale (CPRS), the Conners Teacher Rating Scale (CTRS), the Family Assessment Device (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.
AU  - Suzer Gamli, Ipek
AU  - Yolga tahiroğlu, Ayşegül
DO  - 10.17826/cumj.1309521
PY  - 2023
JO  - Cukurova Medical Journal
VL  - 48
IS  - 3
SN  - 2602-3032
SP  - 797
EP  - 805
DB  - TRDizin
UR  - http://search/yayin/detay/1199185
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