Early warning signs and comorbidities of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children in Western China: a multicenter, cross-sectional study
In this cross-sectional study, the low diagnosis and treatment rates for ADHD in rural western China highlight significant gaps in recognition and intervention. Children at risk for ADHD was associated with various comorbidities, particularly behavioral abnormalities and daytime sleepiness, suggesting that screening for ADHD should be incorporated into assessments of children presenting with these comorbidities, especially in regions with low ADHD awareness.
Authors
- Zhijuan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2162-5654)
- Mo Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6304-392X)
- Chunbo Wang
- Huan Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4570-2228)
- Jiangqing Su
- Gaofu Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4452-3674)
Institutions
- Kunming Medical University (CN)
- China International Science and Technology Cooperation (CN)
- The Affiliated Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (CN)
- Xi’an Children’s Hospital (CN)
- Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (CN)
- Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (CN)
- Chongqing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-26014-8
- Primary Topic
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00