Objective : The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between time use methylphenidate and anxiety in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Metod: In this cross-sectional study was investigated 32 children (ages 8–12) with ADHD in tree groups1- non medication , 2-short-term use methylphenidate(1-3 month) and long-term use of this medication(more of 3 month).They were matched for age and intelligence quotient. For each group were administered Conner’s Parent Rating Scale-48, ADHD Rating Scale based on DSM-IV criteria and Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale.
Results: The Finding indicated meaningful difference in the anxiety and worry-hypersensitive factors between groups and scheffe test show the significant difference between 1 and 2 groups but any difference demonstrated in Conner and ADHD Rating Scales.
Conclusion : The results show that use short-term methylphenidate may explanation anxiety phenomena in children with ADHD.
borjali, Z., & mohammadi, M. (2012). Relationship between using Methylphenidate and Anxiety in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Clinical Psychology and Personality, 10(1), 37-44.
MLA
zahra borjali; mohammadreza mohammadi. "Relationship between using Methylphenidate and Anxiety in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder". Clinical Psychology and Personality, 10, 1, 2012, 37-44.
HARVARD
borjali, Z., mohammadi, M. (2012). 'Relationship between using Methylphenidate and Anxiety in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder', Clinical Psychology and Personality, 10(1), pp. 37-44.
VANCOUVER
borjali, Z., mohammadi, M. Relationship between using Methylphenidate and Anxiety in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Clinical Psychology and Personality, 2012; 10(1): 37-44.
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