Bias by gender: exploring gender-based differences in the endorsement of ADHD symptoms and impairment among adult patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research on adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) remains limited, particularly regarding the experiences of women.

Methods

This exploratory study investigates patient responses to the Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults (DIVA-5), which assesses current (adult) and retrospective (childhood) ADHD symptoms based on criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). We focused on overall endorsement rates of ADHD symptoms, impairments, and specific examples of both, with particular attention to gender differences. Using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests, we analysed existing DIVA-5 data from 2,257 adult patients diagnosed with ADHD at mental health clinics affiliated with the Parnassia Groep in the Netherlan

SUBMITTER: Platania NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11965619 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature