scholarly journals CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF RAJASWALA CHARYA IN RELATION WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) IN CHILDREN - A SURVEY STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1711-1716
Author(s):  
Shamna T.V ◽  
Venkatakrishna K.V
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Mental Stress ◽  
World Health ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Abnormal Behaviour ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Alternative And Complementary Medicine ◽  
Health Organization

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is the commonest neurological disorder that affects the behaviour of children.1 World Health Organization put forth that, mental disorders are to shoot up by 50% in 2020 at international level. Indian studies rate the psychopathology among children as 5-15% and ADHD has the highest incidence among all the other developmental disorders2. There is no disease by the name ADHD described in Ayurveda, but some conditions of abnormal behaviour can be screened from Ayurvedic literature like Anavasthita Chittatva3, Manovibhrama4, Buddhivibhrama5, Smritivibhrama 4, Sheelavibhrama6 Cheshtavibrama7, and Acharavibhrama. It is found that emergence of the ADHD does not follow a single responsible factor7 and thus a single line of treatment does not cure it7,2. The prevalence of ADHD is increased recently, and people started turning to alternative and complementary medicine especially Ayurveda, it is worthwhile to understand the probable aetiology to prevent the emergence of disease. It is known that the Rajaswala period is the largest and most important period among women's life and need to be healthy in this phase to have a better progeny. But in the present era, women are in hurry to reach the mainstream of society and under much physical and mental stress ends up with lack of care on their health even during menstruation which may lead to ill effect in later life8. This study is to put light on the importance of following regimens and avoiding Apathyas especially during menstruation explained in Ayurvedic classics concerning ADHD. Keywords: Rajaswala, ADHD, paricharya

scholarly journals Cross-national prevalence and correlates of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

2007 ◽  
Vol 190 (5) ◽  
pp. 402-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Fayyad ◽  
Ron De Graaf ◽  
Ronald Kessler ◽  
Jordi Alonso ◽  
Matthias Angermeyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Adult Adhd ◽  
World Health ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Dsm Iv ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Estimate Prevalence ◽  
Lower Income Countries ◽  
Cross National

BackgroundLittle is known about the epidemiology of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).AimsTo estimate the prevalence and correlates of DSM-IV adult ADHD in the World Health Organization World Mental Health Survey Initiative.MethodAn ADHD screen was administered to respondents aged 18–44 years in ten countries in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East (n=11422). Masked clinical reappraisal interviews were administered to 154 US respondents to calibrate the screen. Multiple imputation was used to estimate prevalence and correlates based on the assumption of cross-national calibration comparability.ResultsEstimates of ADHD prevalence averaged 3.4% (range 1.2–7.3%), with lower prevalence in lower-income countries (1.9%) compared with higher-income countries (4.2%). Adult ADHD often co-occurs with other DSM-IV disorders and is associated with considerable role disability. Few cases are treated for ADHD, but in many cases treatment is given for comorbid disorders.ConclusionsAdult ADHD should be considered more seriously in future epidemiological and clinical studies than is currently the case.

scholarly journals A Conceptual Review of Manas in Relation to Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) In Children

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ragamala K C ◽  
Pravat Kumar Dash
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
World Health ◽  
Impulsive Behavior ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Statistical Studies ◽  
Dsm Iv ◽  
Health Organization

According to World Health Organization, mental disorders are to increase by 50% in 2020, on the international level one of the main causes of morbidity in children. Children constitute about 40% of our population and in Indian studies the reported rate of psychopathology among children is 5-15%. The statistical studies show that ADHD has the highest incidence among all the other developmental disorders. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. It includes a combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. ADHD is estimated to affect about 6 to 7 % of children aged 12 and under when diagnosed via the DSM-IV criteria. While treatment won't cure ADHD, it can help a great deal with symptoms. Treatment typically involves medications and behavioral interventions. In Ayurveda, the symptoms of ADHD can be correlated with the derangement in functioning of Manas and few with the lakshanas of Manasa vikaras. Thus it is worthwhile to understand the functioning of Manas in the context of the disease ADHD, which will be of prime- importance in understanding its psychopathology. Ayurvedic approach to the disease is definitely psychosomatic in nature

scholarly journals Critical analysis of the concept of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (9) ◽  
pp. 334-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Moncrieff ◽  
Sami Timimi
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Adult Adhd ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Stimulant Drugs ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Reinforcing Effects

SummaryWe question whether adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) represents a discrete condition that is distinguishable from ordinary behaviour and other psychiatric disorders, and whether it is related to the childhood disorder, since adult and childhood ADHD are said to be characterised by a different range of symptoms. Although studies of stimulant drugs find marginal short-term effects, which can be explained by their known psychoactive properties, there is little evidence that there are any sustained long-term benefits of drug therapy. We suggest that adult ADHD represents one of the latest attempts to medicalise ordinary human difficulties, and that its popularity is partly dependent on marketing and the reinforcing effects of stimulants.

scholarly journals Investigating the relationship of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and eating disorders in adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-11
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Khodabakhsh ◽  
Seyed Hesam Ahmadian Hoseini
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Self Report ◽  
World Health ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder which starts from childhood and early juvenility and can even continue until adolescence. It is noticeable with three factors: hyperactivity, attention inability, and Impulsivity. Researches have demonstrated that the main symptoms of ADHD is also present in patients diagnosed with eating disorders. The goal of the present study is to investigate the relationship of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and eating disorders in adults.The present study is a correlational study with a cross sectional descriptive method. The sample contains of 150 people chosen from adults using random sampling method. All of the participants answered the Eating attitudes scale (Garner and Garfinkel, 1982) and the Adult ADHD self-report scale (world health organization, 1994). The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and Spearman correlation coefficient.Considering the result of current study it can be said that ADHD and Eating disorders are related to one another, because based on the evidence gathered, these two variables have similar neurobiological properties and clinical features, and thus ADHD has the ability of eating disorder occurrence anticipation.   Keyword: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Diet;  Eating disorder; Impulsivity

scholarly journals Pharmacists’ knowledge, experiences and perceptions of treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

2021 ◽  
pp. 171516352098139
Author(s):  
Terence Yuen ◽  
Hantao Zhang ◽  
Robert P. Bonin
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorder ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Adhd Medication ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood and often persists into adulthood. ADHD increases the risk of various negative impacts, and pharmacists are well positioned to address these issues in the community. Objectives: This survey study aims to first identify pharmacists’ ADHD knowledge gaps and experience with ADHD management and to second assess their preferences for continuing education and their experience with sleep-related issues in ADHD. Methods: A survey was sent to Part A Ontario pharmacists with active licenses who opted in to receive research-related emails ( n = 6022). Descriptive statistics were used to analyze survey data, while free-form answers were pooled and evaluated for common themes and trends. Results: A total of 238 complete responses were received. The average self-reported ADHD knowledge was 5.8 ± 1.96 on a 10-point scale. There was no correlation between the number of years of practice as a pharmacist, the number of working hours per week or the location of practice on pharmacists’ self-reported knowledge scores. There was a significant difference in self-reported knowledge of ADHD between pharmacists who were not aware of the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA) guidelines (5.1 ± 2.1) and those who refer to it for standard of care (7.1 ± 1.5). Almost all pharmacists (95%) indicated they could benefit from additional ADHD education, with a strong preference for “online continuing education modules” (81%). The majority of responders considered psychostimulant ADHD medication as the major possible contributor to sleep disturbances (47%) in ADHD, highlighting a need for further education on the inconclusive link between ADHD medication effects on sleep. Conclusion: The study results raise the concern that pharmacists may require additional ADHD education but also show the lack of awareness of available resources, such as the CADDRA guidelines. Can Pharm J (Ott) 2021;154:xx-xx.

scholarly journals Caregiver-Attributed Etiologies of Children’s Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Study in Taiwan

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 1652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Jiun Chou ◽  
Tai-Ling Liu ◽  
Ray C. Hsiao ◽  
Yu-Min Chen ◽  
Chih-Cheng Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Brain Dysfunction ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Affiliate Stigma

The aim of this survey study was to examine the etiologies of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) attributed by caregivers of Taiwanese children with ADHD, particularly factors affecting such attribution. This study had 400 caregivers of children with ADHD as participants. We examined the caregiver-attributed etiologies of ADHD and factors affecting such attribution. Caregivers completed the self-report questionnaire to rate how likely they perceived various etiologies of ADHD to be; the Affiliate Stigma Scale for the level of affiliate stigma; and the short Chinese version of the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham, Version IV Scale for child’s ADHD and oppositional symptoms. Brain dysfunction (84.8%) was the most commonly attributed etiology, followed by failure of caregivers in disciplining the child (44.0%); a poor diet, such as a sugar-rich diet (40.8%); a poor living environment (38.8%); the child imitating their peers’ improper behavior (37.3%); failure of school staff in disciplining the child (29.0%); the education system’s overemphasis on academic performance (27.3%); and supernatural beings or divination-based reasons (3.8%). Caregivers’ affiliate stigma was significantly associated with the attribution of several nonbiological etiologies other than brain dysfunction. Caregivers’ education level and children’s sex, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and oppositional symptoms were significantly associated with various caregiver-attributed etiologies. Therefore, to deliver more accurate knowledge about ADHD in educational programs, health professionals should consider those etiologies that are attributed by caregivers of children with ADHD.

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