Detailed contribution information
| Contribution title | 2366 - Evaluation of Knowledge and Attitude of Parents of ADHD Children towards ADHD in Clinical Samples |
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| Contribution code | PS03-40 (P) |
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Objective: This study surveys the parent’s knowledge and attitude about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Method: In this cross-sectioal descriptive study, the subjects were 150 parents of ADHD children who referred to a child psychiatry clinic. They completed a 40 items questionnire that assesses their knowledge and attitude about ADHD. Results: The most common source of parent’s information about ADHD was TV. The parent’s knowledge about the symptoms of the disorer was relatively good. But in manner of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the disorder; they have very low knowlegde and even incorrect beliefs. The parent’s knowledge significanly correlated with their educational level (p=0.01). Conclusion: In general, knowledge of the parents was low and it can lead to misdiagnosis or mismanagement of this common and important disorder. Key words: Parents, ADHD, Knowledge and Attitude |