Parental age and developmental milestones: pilot study indicated a role in understanding ADHD severity in Indian probands.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In different ethnic groups, birth related factors have shown significant influence in the etiology of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Based on these interesting findings, we aimed to investigate association between different pre- and post natal variables and ADHD associated traits in Indian subjects.

Methods

ADHD Probands recruited based on the DSM-IV, were assessed by the Conner's Parent Rating Scale for behavioral problem (BPr), inattention (IA), hyperactivity (HA) and ADHD index (AI). Impulsivity (Imp) was assessed by the Tsukuyama scale.

Results

Higher paternal (Std β = 0.23) and lower maternal (Std β = 0.21) age showed significant association with Imp of the probands. Higher paternal age also revealed association with BPr (Std β = 0.18

SUBMITTER: Maitra S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6475966 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature