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Published in: Community Mental Health Journal 4/2017

01-05-2017 | Original Paper

Youth Views on Communication About ADHD and Medication Adherence

Authors: Betsy Sleath, Delesha M. Carpenter, Robyn Sayner, Kathleen Thomas, Larry Mann, Adam Sage, Sandra H. Sulzer, Adrian D. Sandler

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 4/2017

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine youth perceptions of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) communication with their pediatric providers, their reported adherence to their ADHD medications, and their desired location for an ADHD educational program. Youth ages 7 through 17 with an ADHD diagnosis were recruited. A research associate interviewed the youth. Parents completed demographic questionnaires. Seventy families participated. One-third of the youth wanted more discussion about ADHD with their providers during visits. The average youth had over eight questions about ADHD and its treatment. Most youth wanted to learn about ADHD at their provider’s office. Non-white and older youth were significantly more likely to be less adherent to their ADHD medications. Youth want their providers to engage them more during visits. Providers should take advantage of this interest to engage youth more in discussions regarding ADHD and its treatment during pediatric ADHD visits.
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Metadata
Title
Youth Views on Communication About ADHD and Medication Adherence
Authors
Betsy Sleath
Delesha M. Carpenter
Robyn Sayner
Kathleen Thomas
Larry Mann
Adam Sage
Sandra H. Sulzer
Adrian D. Sandler
Publication date
01-05-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 4/2017
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-016-0078-3

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