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Medical service utilization status and its influence factors in children with attention deficit hyperactivity

Feiyong Jia1, Yiwen Zhang2, Caihui Cha3

  • 1Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.

BMC Pediatrics
|July 4, 2025
PubMed

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Many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms do not receive clinical visits. Factors like gender, parental education, and awareness influence seeking treatment for ADHD in China.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) significantly impacts children, necessitating consistent access to medical care.
  • Understanding knowledge, clinic visit preferences, and treatment seeking behaviors for ADHD in China is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the current state of knowledge regarding ADHD in children within China.
  • To assess parental preferences for clinic visits and treatment options for children exhibiting ADHD symptoms.
  • To identify factors influencing healthcare-seeking behavior for childhood ADHD in China.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter, cross-sectional study involving 12,376 children aged 6-12.
  • Parents and head-teachers completed the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham scale version IV and self-compiled questionnaires.
  • Data analysis identified predictors for clinical service utilization among children with ADHD symptoms.

Main Results:

  • ADHD-related symptoms were reported in 42.2% of participating children.
  • Only 23.6% of children with positive ADHD screening results visited a hospital.
  • Parental factors (education, knowledge) and child's characteristics (gender, region) significantly influenced clinical service use.

Conclusions:

  • A significant gap exists, with over 70% of children with suspected ADHD not receiving clinical attention.
  • Parental education level, ADHD awareness, child's gender, and geographic location are key determinants in seeking ADHD treatment.
  • Targeted interventions are needed to improve access to care for children with ADHD in China.
Abstract

Keywords:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorderChildChinaCross-Sectional studyParentsSurveys and questionnaires

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