Screening for ADHD Symptoms among Criminal Offenders: Exploring the Association with Clinical Features
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2022
Citazione:
Screening for ADHD Symptoms among Criminal Offenders: Exploring the Association with Clinical Features / E. Capuzzi, M. Capellazzi, A. Caldiroli, F. Cova, A. Auxilia, P. Rubelli, I. Tagliabue, F. Zanvit, G. Peschi, M. Buoli, M. Clerici. - In: HEALTHCARE. - ISSN 2227-9032. - 10:2(2022 Jan 18), pp. 180.1-180.15. [10.3390/healthcare10020180]
Abstract:
Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disabling disorder. High rates of ADHD have been consistently reported among prisoners. The main objectives were (1) to estimate the prevalence of ADHD symptoms in a sample of male inmates and (2) to investigate the relationship between ADHD symptoms and socio-demographic/clinical features. According to the high prevalence of childhood trauma among inmates, we assessed whether exposition to childhood trauma can be related to the presence of ADHD symptoms.
Methods: A total of 159 male prisoners admitted to Monza prison between January 2020 and June 2021 were included. Both Wender Utah ADHD rating scale and adult ADHD self-report scale were administered to assess ADHD symptoms. Moreover, inmates completed the childhood trauma questionnaire.
Results: Data were available for 108 inmates. Thirty-five prisoners (32.4%) were found on screening to meet the criteria for symptoms of ADHD. Cocaine use disorder, prescription of mood stabilizers and a history of emotional abuse significantly increased the likelihood of having clinically significant ADHD symptoms. Furthermore, patients who experienced physical neglect resulted in meeting the criteria for ADHD symptoms.
Conclusions: ADHD symptoms are widespread among inmates and are associated with specific risk factors. Screening for ADHD should be done to provide appropriate intervention strategies.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Keywords: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; childhood trauma; comorbid; prison;
Elenco autori:
E. Capuzzi, M. Capellazzi, A. Caldiroli, F. Cova, A. Auxilia, P. Rubelli, I. Tagliabue, F. Zanvit, G. Peschi, M. Buoli, M. Clerici
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