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Roberta Waite1, J Russell Ramsay
1Drexel University, School of Nursing, 1505 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA. rlw26@drexel.edu
Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are underdiagnosed and undertreated. This review examines parental ADHD in underserved populations, focusing on barriers to seeking and engaging in care.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong condition with significant impairments.
- Adult ADHD is underdiagnosed and undertreated compared to childhood ADHD.
- Parental ADHD increases the likelihood of ADHD in children and influences family treatment engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review parental ADHD in underserved populations.
- To examine factors influencing help-seeking behavior and treatment engagement for parental ADHD.
- To propose a model for addressing readiness for change in parents with ADHD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on parental ADHD, underserved populations, and help-seeking behavior.
- Analysis of factors affecting treatment seeking and engagement.
- Development of a conceptual model for readiness to change.
Main Results:
- Significant gaps exist in understanding parental ADHD in underserved groups.
- Parental ADHD presents unique challenges to help-seeking and treatment adherence.
- Readiness for change is a critical factor for engagement in care.
Conclusions:
- Addressing parental ADHD in underserved populations requires tailored approaches.
- Interventions should consider barriers to care and promote readiness for change.
- Further research is needed to improve identification and treatment of parental ADHD in diverse communities.
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