ADHD Symptoms Increased During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Emerging research suggests that the Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately and adversely affected children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The purpose of this meta-analysis is to consolidate the findings from studies that examined changes in ADHD symptoms from before to during the pandemic.

Method

Database searches of PsycINFO, ERIC, PubMed, and ProQuest were used to identify relevant studies, theses, and dissertations.

Results

A total of 18 studies met specific inclusion criteria and were coded based on various study characteristics. Twelve studies examined ADHD symptoms longitudinally and six studies assessed ADHD symptoms retroactively and during the pandemic. Data from 6,491 participants from 10 countries were included. Results in

SUBMITTER: Rogers MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9996113 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature