biostudies-literatureUnknown6Platania NM<h4>Background</h4>Research on adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) remains limited, particularly regarding the experiences of women.<h4>Methods</h4>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 NetherlanFrontiers in global women's health1549028https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11965619biostudies-literatureBias by gender: exploring gender-based differences in the endorsement of ADHD symptoms and impairment among adult patients.PMC11965619Platania NMKooij SStarreveld DEJWynchank DBeekman ATFfalseBias by gender: exploring gender-based differences in the endorsement of ADHD symptoms and impairment among adult patients.<h4>Background</h4>Research on adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) remains limited, particularly regarding the experiences of women.<h4>Methods</h4>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 Netherlan2025-01-01T00:00:00Z20252025-07-11T03:03:41.249Z2025-07-11T03:03:41.249ZS-EPMC119656194018222810.3389/fgwh.2025.1549028