To study the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) amongst adolescent children referred for behavioral problems

Pages: 442-445
Pankaj Singh, Sudha Ojha and Rubeena Jabeen Ansari (NKP Salve Institute of Medical Science, Digdoh Hills, Nagpur, Maharashtra)

The present paper is an attempt to examine the Prevalence of ADHD in adolescent in age group 11-16 years referred for behavioral Problems, to identify the Gender difference in the Prevalence of ADHD, and to identify the presence of any co-morbid factors associated with ADHD. This study was conducted at central India at NKPSIMS & LMH Nagpur. During August 2014 to November 2015 (15 months), include Adolescents Boys/Girls , referred by school for behavioral problems ,were included in the study (N=148), The data were analysed with the help of compared “t” test, They were assessed with the help of validated Questionnaire CONNERS MHS (Multi Health Systems) and socio-economic status was assessed with Modified Kuppuswami scale. Based on this study it shows Significant difference in the score for Inattention male adolescents (M=42.14) and female adolescents (M=46.79), t- Score -1.381, significant at 0.05 level. Hyperactivity area, male adolescents (M=50.34) and female adolescents (M=42.49), t- Score 2.456, significant at 0.05 level and Defiance/ Aggression, Male adolescents (M=56.35) and Female adolescents (M=46.52), t- Score 5.452, Significant at 0.05 level. Based on this study it shows that, consistency is imperative to successful behavioural change and management. There is blinded evidence that they improve parenting and decrease adolescents issues (aggression, hyperactivity, family relationship and educational).