Prevalence and Psychosocial Correlates of ADHD Symptoms in Young Adulthood: A French Population-Based Study: J Atten Disord

OBJECTIVE: The scientific literature suggests that ADHD in adulthood is associated with a considerable psychosocial burden. However, most knowledge in this area relies on studies conducted in the United States or in North European nations, thereby limiting generalization to other countries. METHOD:...

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Published in:Journal of attention disorders 2018-01, Vol.22 (2), p.167-181
Main Authors: Moulin, F., Chollet, Aurélien, Ramos-Quiroga, J. A., Bouvard, M., Melchior, M., Galera, Cedric
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Language:English
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Santé publique et épidémiologie
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Summary:OBJECTIVE: The scientific literature suggests that ADHD in adulthood is associated with a considerable psychosocial burden. However, most knowledge in this area relies on studies conducted in the United States or in North European nations, thereby limiting generalization to other countries. METHOD: We assessed the psychosocial correlates of ADHD symptoms in a French community-based sample. Data came from 1,214 community-based young adults (18-35 years) and their parents (Trajectoires Epidemiologiques en Population and GAZEL studies). ADHD symptoms and socioeconomic and psychosocial correlates were assessed in a telephone interview. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess associations. RESULTS: A total of 7.1% of the sample presented high levels of ADHD symptoms. Parental history of anxiety, dissatisfaction with love life, and consumption of tobacco were associated with the highest odds ratios. CONCLUSION: This study confirms the high functional impairment associated with adult ADHD symptoms in a French community sample. It extends the existing literature to family risk correlates and individual well-being correlates.
ISSN:1087-0547
DOI:10.1177/1087054717706758