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Contribution title 2809 - The frequency of anxiety disorders in parents of children with and without ADHD
Contribution code PS01-09 (P)
Authors
  1. Melek Gözde Luş University of Health Sciences, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital Presenter
  2. Sencan Sertçelik University of Health Sciences, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Form of presentation Poster
Topic
  • Anxiety disorders
  • ADHD
Abstract Objective:Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is frequently comorbid with a variety of psychiatric disorders.The Family genetic studies are one of the available methods in psychiatric research to examine potential genetic influences in a disorder.These studies have consistently found that relatives of probands with ADHD to be at increased risk for mood and anxiety disorders.This is a cross-sectional study designed to assess the frequency of anxiety disorders in three groups (parents of children with ADHD, Anxiety, ADHD+Anxiety groups)
Method: : 128 parents (114 mother and 14 father) of 128 children (n=84 male, n=44 female) were recruited in the study.Three diagnostic groups of children were determined:ADHD (n=47), ADHD+Anxiety (n=30) and Anxiety (n=51).We examined the prevalence of Anxiety disorders among children (6 to17 years of age) according to structured clinical interview based on DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria.SCID-I/CV (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorder, Clinical Version) was used to evaluate the psychopathology in parents.Beck Anxiety Inventory applied to measure anxiety level.
Results:Rate of generalized anxiety disorder were significantly higher among parents of ADHD children with Anxiety compared to other 2 groups (p=0.048).Beck Anxiety Inventory tool points didn't differ among groups.
Conclusion:The present study demonstrates that further studies must be needed to show that ADHD+Anxiety appears to be distinct subtype.Under the highlight of our findings, assessing anxiety disorders in patients with having a child with ADHD is important for treatment and prognosis.The ADHD children with Anxiety present serious management issues for the clinician.Our study has very limited database.And more randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes are warranted.