Author:
Dalsgaard Søren,Mortensen Preben Bo,Frydenberg Morten,Thomsen Per Hove
Abstract
BackgroundAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood condition, and is more prevalent in boys. The adult outcome of girls with ADHD has never been studied.AimsTo identify predictors for adult psychiatric outcome of children with ADHD, including gender and comorbidity.MethodChildren aged 4–15 years, referred for hyperactivity/inattention and treated with stimulants were included (n=208). The Psychiatric Case Register provided follow-up data on psychiatric admissions in adulthood until a mean age of 31 years.ResultsA total of 47 cases (22.6%) had a psychiatric admission in adulthood. Conduct problems in childhood were predictive (hazard ratio HR=2.3; 95% CI 1.22–4.33). Girls had a higher risk compared with boys (HR=2.4; 95% CI 1.1–5.6).ConclusionsGirls with ADHD had a higher risk of adult psychiatric admission than boys. Conduct problems were also associated with a higher risk. Girls with ADHD with conduct problems had a very high risk of a psychiatric admission in adulthood.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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