Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adolescent school children.

نویسندگان

  • Monica Juneja
  • Smitha Sairam
  • Rahul Jain
چکیده

The prevalence of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was estimated in 500 adolescents using Conners' parents and teachers rating scales. Thirty six (7.2%) adolescents had positive scores on both the scales. The parents and teachers also completed a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV based questionnaire which showed good agreement with Conners' rating scales.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Indian pediatrics

دوره 51 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014