Effectiveness of Parents-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms, Obesity and Self-Esteem of Overweight Children with Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral problems that cause hyperactivity, attention deficits, academic failure, and emotional and behavioral problems in preschool and elementary school that is often hidden from the parents' eyes. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of parent-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on ADHD symptoms (including attention deficit disorder, restlessness, and impulsivity), overweight and self-esteem of 6-11-year-old obese children with attention deficit hyperactivity in Isfahan.

Materials and methods

This quasi-experimental study was carried out on 40 children aged 6-11 years with ADHD and overweight or obesity (above the 85^th percentile in weight for age, height, a

SUBMITTER: Karbasi Amel A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5952537 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature