OBJECTIVE: This study examined caregiver depression and medication use by youths with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the public sector. METHODS: Multivariate logistic regression models were created for 390 youths six to 17 years of age who met ADHD criteria on the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (DISC) and were enrolled in a prospective study of youths served in public-sector service systems. The dependent variable was caregiver report of youth medication use for ADHD in the 12 months before the 24-month interview. RESULTS: Only 38% of youths with DISC diagnoses of ADHD were using medication. Youths whose caregivers had depression (41% of the sample) were half as likely as other youths to use medication. Younger age, public insurance, caregiver report of diagnosis, and receipt of medical, mental health, or school services also predicted use. CONCLUSIONS: Caregiver depression and its association with medication use warrant further exploration.
OBJECTIVE: This study examined caregiver depression and medication use by youths with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the public sector. METHODS: Multivariate logistic regression models were created for 390 youths six to 17 years of age who met ADHD criteria on the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (DISC) and were enrolled in a prospective study of youths served in public-sector service systems. The dependent variable was caregiver report of youth medication use for ADHD in the 12 months before the 24-month interview. RESULTS: Only 38% of youths with DISC diagnoses of ADHD were using medication. Youths whose caregivers had depression (41% of the sample) were half as likely as other youths to use medication. Younger age, public insurance, caregiver report of diagnosis, and receipt of medical, mental health, or school services also predicted use. CONCLUSIONS:Caregiver depression and its association with medication use warrant further exploration.
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