Abstract
BackgroundAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition that affects 3%–7% of the pediatric population and significantly compromises the quality of life (QoL) of these individuals. The aim of the current study was to compare child self-reports and parent proxy reports on the QoL of children with ADHD.MethodsForty-five children with ADHD, combined type, aged 8–12 years without comorbidities, were compared with 43 typically developing children. PedsQL™ 4.0 (Pediatric QoL Inventory™) Generic Core Scales (physical, emotional, social, and school functioning) were completed by families and children self-reporting their health-related QoL.ResultsChildren with ADHD reported themselves significantly lowered their PedsQL™ scores on all dimensions in comparison to typically developing children. Statistically significant differences were observed in social functioning (p = 0.010), school functioning (p <0.001), psychosocial health (p <0.001), and total score (p = 0.002). The physical functioning and emotional functioning dimensions did not differ significantly between groups, with p = 0.841 and p = 0.070, respectively. Parents of children with ADHD also reported lower PedsQL™ scores, with statistically significant differences in all dimensions. The relationship between child self-reports and parent proxy reports indicated that there is greater agreement among children with ADHD, except for the school functioning.ConclusionsThis suggests that children with the disorder and their parents have a perception of the functional limitations the disorder brings. It is therefore important to undertake studies to verify the QoL in children with ADHD that aim to provide and measure the scope of the well-being of these children.
Highlights
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition that affects 3%–7% of the pediatric population and significantly compromises the quality of life (QoL) of these individuals
Significant differences were observed in social functioning, school functioning, psychosocial health, and total score (Table 2)
We found the group with ADHD showed greater agreement between parents and children than the control group, except in school functioning, in which children with ADHD had higher scores on mean of 14.55, according to the parents, suggesting that the perception of difficulty in this area is different for the group of children with ADHD (Table 4)
Summary
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition that affects 3%–7% of the pediatric population and significantly compromises the quality of life (QoL) of these individuals. The prevalence estimates reported in individual studies have varied widely, the pooled results suggest that the prevalence of ADHD is similar (5.9%–7.1%), whether ADHD is defined by parent ratings, The disorder is currently a common reason for the referral of children to medical and mental health professionals, representing approximately 30%–50% thereof. ADHD individuals suffer from symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, but often show losses in various contexts, including motor skills, academic performance, school behavior, peer relations, and family functioning This indicates a great loss in many parameters of quality of life (QoL), mainly due to psychosocial health, directly influencing the well-being of their subjects. These difficulties persist into adulthood, damaging the daily routine and decreasing self-esteem [9,10,11,12]
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