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Prevalence of medication treatment for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder among elementary school children in Johnston County, North Carolina

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  • Rowland, A.S.
  • Umbach, D.M.
  • Stallone, L.
  • Naftel, A.J.
  • Bohlig, E.M.
  • Sandler, D.P.

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Objectives. This study estimated the prevalence of medication treatment for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among elementary school children in a North Carolina county. Methods. Parents of 7333 children in grades 1 through 5 in 17 public elementary schools were asked whether their child had ever been given a diagnosis of ADHD by a psychologist or physician and whether their child was currently taking medication to treat ADHD. Parents of 6099 children (83%) responded. Results. By parental report, 607 children (10%) had been given an ADHD diagnosis and 434 (7%) were receiving ADHD medication treatment. Seventy-one % of the diagnosed children were receiving medication. Treatment rates varied by sex, race/ethnicity, and grade. Conclusions. If treatment patterns observed in this study are representative, the public health impact of ADHD may be underestimated.

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  • Rowland, A.S. & Umbach, D.M. & Stallone, L. & Naftel, A.J. & Bohlig, E.M. & Sandler, D.P., 2002. "Prevalence of medication treatment for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder among elementary school children in Johnston County, North Carolina," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 92(2), pages 231-234.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2002:92:2:231-234_4
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    1. Hussey, David L. & Falletta, Lynn & Eng, Abbey, 2012. "Risk factors for mental health diagnoses among children adopted from the public child welfare system," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 34(10), pages 2072-2080.

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