How online ADHD-related information affects Chinese parents' decisions?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a major public health problem in China. Parents of children with confirmed, or suspected ADHD often face a difficult process in making decisions concerning diagnosis and treatment. The internet is a major source of information for parents. The purpose of this study is to survey Chinese parental motivation and experience in using the internet to retrieve ADHD-related information, and how well online information is associated with making decisions.

Methods

Parents were recruited to fill out an online questionnaire in the health portal. A total of 404 valid questionnaires were collected.

Results

A total of 47.8% of parents agree that the internet helps them to understand the potential treatment options, but 77

SUBMITTER: Yu XH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6394639 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature