PREVALENCE OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER IN 6 YEAR OLDS OF YAZD CITY

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AKHAVAN KARBASI S.; GOLESTAN M.; FALAH RAZIEH; SADR BAFGHI S.M.

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Journal: Journal of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences Year:2008 | Volume:15 | Issue:4 Page(s): 29-34

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PREVALENCE OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER IN 6 YEAR OLDS OF YAZD CITY

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AKHAVAN KARBASI S. | GOLESTAN M. | FALAH RAZIEH | SADR BAFGHI S.M. | Issue Writer Certificate

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ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDERSQ2

(ADHD) PRESCHOOL CHILDRENQ2

Abstract

Introduction: Attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common psychiatric disorder in school age children and has a negative effect on the individual's general functions. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of ADHD in preschool 6 year old children in Yazd in 2005 and the int1uence of gender, birth weight, birth order and parental education on ADHD.Methods: 400 preschool children including 200 boys and 200 girls were selected randomly through sampling method and the data of the cross sectional research was collected via compiled questionnaires based on the DSM-IV criteria and interview of parents. Data of this investigation was analyzed and evaluated using SPSS: 11.5 software.Results: The results showed that general prevalence of ADHD was 16/3% and more in boys (19/5%) than girls (13%). Most of the parents of the affected children were i1Iiterateor uneducated. There was no statistically significant relationship between gender, birth weight, order and ADHD frequency.Conclusion: In view of the high prevalence of ADHD among children in Yazd and its undesirable outcome, it is recommended to have a preventive mental health program for screening and treatment.

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AKHAVAN KARBASI, S., GOLESTAN, M., FALAH, RAZIEH, & SADR BAFGHI, S.M.. (2008). PREVALENCE OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER IN 6 YEAR OLDS OF YAZD CITY. JOURNAL OF SHAHID SADOUGHI UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, 15(4), 29-34. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/35831/en

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AKHAVAN KARBASI S., GOLESTAN M., FALAH RAZIEH, SADR BAFGHI S.M.. PREVALENCE OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER IN 6 YEAR OLDS OF YAZD CITY. JOURNAL OF SHAHID SADOUGHI UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES[Internet]. 2008;15(4):29-34. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/35831/en

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S. AKHAVAN KARBASI, M. GOLESTAN, RAZIEH FALAH, and S.M. SADR BAFGHI, “PREVALENCE OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER IN 6 YEAR OLDS OF YAZD CITY,” JOURNAL OF SHAHID SADOUGHI UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 29–34, 2008, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/35831/en

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