Caregiver Strain in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is among the most prevalent psychiatric disorders observed in children, which causes significant caregiver burden in terms of psychological, emotional, physical, and financial status. The current study correlates the severity and subtypes of ADHD with caregiver strain in children with ADHD.

Methods

A cross-sectional study in which 40 caregivers of children with ADHD were assessed using a semi-structured proforma, Caregiver Strain Questionnaire (CSQ), and Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale (VADPRS).

Results

The mean global score of caregiver strain in this study was suggestive of moderate caregiver burden. The combined subtype of ADHD was the most common (42.5%) and had the greatest mean score of se

SUBMITTER: Chandrakar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11830161 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature