Behavior Problems and Self-Consciousness in ADHD Children Comorbid with Anxiety Disorder
10.3969/j.issn.1000-6729.2009.11.012
- VernacularTitle:伴焦虑障碍注意缺陷多动障碍儿童的行为问题和自我意识特点
- Author:
Feng ZHU
;
Xuerong LUO
;
Zhijun NING
;
Haisen YE
;
Bingqing GUAN
;
Xiuhong YUAN
;
Zhen WEI
;
Xuna YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder;
anxiety disorder;
behavior problem;
self-concept;
control study
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
2009;23(11):810-813
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective：To explore the characteristics of behavioral problems and self-concept level in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)accompanying anxiety disorder.Methods：With stratified random sampling method,a sampling survey was made in 9495 children(aged 5～17 years)from 6 regions of Hunan province together.Using the two stage epidemiologic research method,three groups,including control group(214 cases),pure ADHD(219 cases)and ADHD accompanying anxiety disorder(111 cases)were determined as the subjects.All the subjects completed the Children's Self-Concept Scale(CSCS),and the Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist(CBCL)was completed by their parents.Results：(1)Compared to the control group,the pure ADHD group scored higher in CBCL [e.g.,the total score:(30.35±24.32)vs.(16.97±14.86)],and scored lower in CSCS [e.g.,total score:(50.85±9.98)vs.(57.46±10.80),P<0.05].(2)Compared to the control group,children with ADHD accompanying anxiety disorder scored higher in CBCL [e.g.,total score:(41.66±28.07),P<0.01],and in CSCS except physical activities(Ps<0.05).(3)Compared to the pure ADHD group,ADHD accompanying anxiety disorder group scored higher in CBCL and lower in CSCS[behavior:(10.44±3.17)vs.(11.55±2.80);anxiety:(8.06±2.61)vs.(9.21±2.61),gregariousness:(7.42±2.22)vs.(8.16±1.89);total score:(47.25±9.93)vs.(50.85±9.98);Ps<0.05].Conclusion：ADHD children have more behavioral problems and lower level of self-concept than normal children,and children with ADHD accompanying anxiety disorder have more prominent presence of behavioral problems and lower self-concept rating than children with pure ADHD.
