| Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder among school children in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. | |
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PMID: 16245986 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence and determinants of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms among school children in Kinshasa, an African urban setting. METHODS: The 18-items of the Disruptive Behaviour Disorder rating scale (DBD), which is based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for mental disorders 4(th) edition (DSM-IV), were used to investigate the presence of ADHD symptoms. Parents interviews, using a questionnaire specially designed for the study, were performed to identify socio-demographic characteristics. All children were subject to a clinical examination. RESULTS: The estimated prevalence of DSM-IV ADHD symptoms was 6%. Those with family health problems, younger age at start of primary school, good nutritional status and poor school performance more often had DSM-IV ADHD symptoms. CONCLUSION: ADHD symptoms are as common among school children in Kinshasa as elsewhere. The socio-demographic factors described as risk factors for ADHD in high-income countries were not identified in this study. |
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Authors:
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E Kashala; T Tylleskar; I Elgen; K T Kayembe; K Sommerfelt |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: African health sciences Volume: 5 ISSN: 1729-0503 ISO Abbreviation: Afr Health Sci Publication Date: 2005 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-10-25 Completed Date: 2008-11-25 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101149451 Medline TA: Afr Health Sci Country: Uganda |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 172-81 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, Kinshasa University Hospital, Kinshasa, Congo. esperance_Kashala@yahoo.com |
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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epidemiology* Child Democratic Republic of the Congo / epidemiology Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Humans Interviews as Topic Prevalence Questionnaires Students Urban Population |
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