Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Childhood Epilepsy
Journal Title: Journal of Neurology, Neurological Science and Disorders - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a recognized cause of learning impairment in children. Several studies have shown that there is an increased prevalence of ADHD in children with epilepsy. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of ADHD and its associations in children with epilepsy in a secondary care referral centre. To analyze the clinical characteristics of epileptic patients in the study group. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at the General Hospital, Chilaw, Sri Lanka in September 2012. All patients aged over 3 years with a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy for at least 1 year were recruited into the study until a sample size of 100 was achieved. Data were collected using a pre-tested interviewer administered questionnaire. ADHD was defined using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) diagnostic criteria. Chi-square test and multiple logistic regressions were used in the analysis.
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Ranawaka Randula, Karunaratne Kosala, Mettananda DSG
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