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[Clinical features and risk factors of co-morbid tic disorder in children with attention deficit hyperactivity

Ke-Ying Zhou1, Zhi-Hui Xiao, Yan-Zhao Chen

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Second Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518020, China. zhoukeying@163.com.

Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
|September 18, 2014
PubMed

Insights

In children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 13.5% also had tic disorder (TD). Improper family education and infection were identified as key risk factors for this comorbidity.

Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Child and adolescent psychiatry
  • Clinical psychology

Context:

  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children.
  • Tic disorders (TD) frequently co-occur with ADHD, impacting clinical presentation and management.
  • Understanding the risk factors for comorbid TD in ADHD is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the clinical features and identify risk factors associated with comorbid tic disorder (TD) in children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Summary:

  • This study involved 312 children with ADHD, finding a 13.5% comorbidity rate with TD.
  • The combined subtype of ADHD showed a significantly higher TD comorbidity rate (24.1%).
  • Independent risk factors identified were improper family education (OR=7.000) and infection (OR=2.564).

Impact:

  • Findings highlight the significant prevalence of TD in ADHD and identify key modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors.
  • Results underscore the need for early intervention strategies targeting identified risk factors to improve outcomes for children with ADHD and comorbid TD.
  • This research contributes to a better understanding of the complex interplay between ADHD and TD, informing clinical practice and future research directions.
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