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Capuzzi, Enrico, Capellazzi, Martina, Caldiroli, Alice, Cova, Francesca, Auxilia, Anna Maria, Rubelli, Paola, Tagliabue, Ilaria, Zanvit, Francesco Giuseppe, Peschi, Gianluca, Buoli, Massimiliano, Clerici, Massimo |
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Healthcare (2227-9032); Feb2022, Vol. 10 Issue 2, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p |
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Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disabling disorder. High rates of ADHD have been consistently reported among prisoners. The main objectives were (1) to estimate the prevalence of ADHD symptoms in a sample of male inmates and (2) to investigate the relationship between ADHD symptoms and socio-demographic/clinical features. According to the high prevalence of childhood trauma among inmates, we assessed whether exposition to childhood trauma can be related to the presence of ADHD symptoms. Methods: A total of 159 male prisoners admitted to Monza prison between January 2020 and June 2021 were included. Both Wender Utah ADHD rating scale and adult ADHD self-report scale were administered to assess ADHD symptoms. Moreover, inmates completed the childhood trauma questionnaire. Results: Data were available for 108 inmates. Thirty-five prisoners (32.4%) were found on screening to meet the criteria for symptoms of ADHD. Cocaine use disorder, prescription of mood stabilizers and a history of emotional abuse significantly increased the likelihood of having clinically significant ADHD symptoms. Furthermore, patients who experienced physical neglect resulted in meeting the criteria for ADHD symptoms. Conclusions: ADHD symptoms are widespread among inmates and are associated with specific risk factors. Screening for ADHD should be done to provide appropriate intervention strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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