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Volume 3: No. 2, April 2006
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
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Children With History of ADHD, % |
Children With No History of ADHD, % |
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Emotional problems | 23.0 | 6.3 |
Conduct problems | 27.4 | 7.5 |
Hyperactivity and inattention | 48.9 | 5.9 |
Peer problems | 21.1 | 7.3 |
Total difficulties | 34.9 | 5.8 |
Figure 1. Results of Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, based on parent- report, 2003 National Health Information Survey: percentage of children aged 4 to 17 who scored a high level of difficulty in each of four scales analyzed and in total difficulties, by attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis status.
Children With History of ADHD, % |
Children With No History of ADHD, % |
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Difficulties upset or distress child | 35.2 | 4.4 |
Difficulties interfere with home life | 26.1 | 2.9 |
Difficulties interfere with friendships | 20.6 | 2.0 |
Difficulties interfere with classroom learning | 37.0 | 4.3 |
Difficulties interfere with leisure activity | 12.5 | 1.5 |
High impact score | 39.7 | 4.4 |
Figure 2. Results of impact supplement of Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, based on parent-report, 2003 National Health Information Survey: percentage of children aged 4 to 17 years experiencing impairment in five impact areas and having a high total impact score, by history of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis status.
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