Abstract
Discussion:
The results of the study showed that the clinical features of ADHD may differ with gender and subtypes of ADHD. However, more detailed studies are required.
Results:
The ratio of boys/girls was 3.65/1. There were positive correlations between depression level and age, state-trait anxiety level. The most common type of ADHD among girls was inattentive type. Although there were no differences in anxiety and depression levels between gender there were higher state anxiety levels in cases with ADHD-inattentive type than cases with ADHD-impul- sivity, hyperactivity type.
Method:
93 children and adolescents were included in this study. Sociodemographic features of cases were recorded using a standart sociodemographic form. State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAI-C), Children Depression Inventory (CDI) were administered to children who were older than 9 years.
Objectives:
ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is the most common childhood psychiatric disorder. The aims of this study were to evaluate the sociodemographic and clinical features of children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to determine anxiety and depression levels.
Keywords: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, gender, sociodemographic characteristics, anxiety, depression
