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Relationship Between Learning Problems and Attention Deficit in Childhood.
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PMID:  22166472     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
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Objective: To assess the impact of attention deficit on learning problems in a sample of schoolchildren in the city of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Method: All students enrolled in selected elementary schools were included in this study, making a total of 774 children. Each child was assessed by his or her teacher using a standardized scale. The Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Scale-Teacher's Version (Benczic, 2000) was used to evaluate ADHD symptoms and learning problems. Results: A very strong association was found between attention deficit and learning problems (prevalence ratio [PR] = 31.7; 95% confidence interval = [16.1, 62.3]). Conclusion: Results suggest either that attention deficit leads to learning problems or that attention deficit and learning problems are comorbid conditions, in which case learning problems may also contribute to secondary symptoms in ADHD. (J. of Att. Dis. 2011; XX(X) 1-XX).
Authors:
Milena Pereira Pondé; Ant 244 Nio Carlos Cruz-Freire; André Almeida Silveira
Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-12-13
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of attention disorders     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1557-1246     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-12-14     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9615686     Medline TA:  J Atten Disord     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Bahia School of Medicine and Public Health (BAHIANA), Salvador-Bahia, Brazil.
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