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Patricia Bado1,2, Raquel da Costa1, Camila Bernardes1
1D'Or Institute for Research and Education, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|August 14, 2023
Summary
Brazilian families face significant barriers accessing behavioral parent training for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). There is a critical need for accessible, practical interventions to manage ADHD symptoms and support affected families.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) significantly impacts children and families globally.
- Behavioral parent training is an evidence-based, non-pharmacological intervention for childhood ADHD.
- Access to ADHD behavioral treatments is limited in many regions, including Brazil.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the specific treatment needs of Brazilian families with children exhibiting ADHD symptoms.
- To understand the barriers preventing these families from accessing recommended behavioral interventions.
- To inform the development of accessible ADHD support services in Brazil.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative needs assessment was conducted using semi-structured telephone interviews.
- Participants included parents (n=23), educators (n=15), and healthcare providers (n=16) in Brazil.
- Inductive coding was used to identify common themes in participant responses regarding ADHD treatment.
Main Results:
- A significant lack of accessible behavioral treatment for ADHD was reported.
- Families experienced delays in accessing available ADHD interventions.
- Parents, educators, and healthcare providers emphasized the need for practical tools for managing childhood ADHD behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Current ADHD services in Brazil may not adequately meet the needs of children and families.
- There is a clear treatment gap for behavioral parent training programs for Brazilian children with ADHD.
- Implementing easily accessible behavioral parent training is recommended to address this gap.
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