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Alyson C Gerdes1, Anne Malkoff1, Theresa L Kapke2
1Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Journal of Attention Disorders
|August 27, 2020
Summary
Culturally-adapted treatment (CAT) for ADHD in Latinx youth improved parental knowledge, unlike standard treatment. Mothers initially had more ADHD knowledge than fathers, but CAT benefited both genders.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Cultural Psychiatry
Background:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) significantly impacts youth and families.
- Parental knowledge of ADHD is crucial for effective management and treatment adherence.
- Previous research compared ADHD treatments, but parental knowledge changes require further investigation, especially in diverse populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess changes in parental ADHD knowledge after two psychosocial treatments for ADHD in Latinx youth.
- To examine gender differences in parental ADHD knowledge pre- and post-treatment.
- To compare the impact of culturally-adapted treatment (CAT) versus standard evidence-based treatment (EBT) on parental ADHD knowledge.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 58 Latinx families with school-aged children diagnosed with ADHD participated.
- Families were randomized to either CAT or EBT.
- Parents completed an ADHD Knowledge measure at pre-treatment and post-treatment.
Main Results:
- At pre-treatment, Latinx mothers showed higher ADHD knowledge than fathers.
- Culturally-adapted treatment (CAT) significantly improved ADHD knowledge for both mothers and fathers.
- Standard evidence-based treatment (EBT) did not improve maternal knowledge and decreased paternal knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Culturally-adapted treatment is superior in enhancing parental ADHD knowledge among Latinx families.
- Addressing gender differences in ADHD knowledge may be important for treatment development.
- Findings highlight the importance of culturally sensitive interventions for improving family understanding of ADHD.
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