Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children with idiopathic epilepsy: A cross-sectional study

Aim: This study sought to determine the prevalence and characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children with idiopathic epilepsy (CWE). Methodology: Purposive sampling was done to select 94 children with idiopathic epilepsy. These children were administered the Abbrevia...

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Published in:	Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 31 - 34
Main Authors:	Philip, Joel, Patil, NanasahebM, Kamate, Mahesh
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016
Subjects:	Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Conners Scale Epilepsy
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Summary:	Aim: This study sought to determine the prevalence and characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children with idiopathic epilepsy (CWE). Methodology: Purposive sampling was done to select 94 children with idiopathic epilepsy. These children were administered the Abbreviated Conners Scale to screen for ADHD, which was then confirmed using DSM 5 diagnostic criteria. Results: 23.4% of CWE were found to have comorbid ADHD, compared to 3-5% in the general population. The characteristics of ADHD also differed in our sample as compared to the general population. Conclusion: The findings of our study can help make diagnosticians more astute to identify ADHD in CWE.
ISSN:	2542-6214 2542-6222
DOI:	10.4103/2349-5006.183682