Cited by 56Child Abuse and TraumaAttention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

Establishing a link between attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and childhood physical abuse

Fuller-Thomson, Esme, Mehta, Rukshan, Valeo, Angela·2014·Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma

Abstract

Attention deficit disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADD/ADHD) are found in approximately 5% to 10% of school-aged children. This study examined whether childhood physical abuse was associated with ADD/ADHD. Data were derived from a population-based sample of 13,054 adults from the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey. We used logistical regression analysis in 2 models, both of which had ADD/ADHD as the criterion variable. There were 7 times higher odds of ADD/ADHD among those who reported they had been abused after controlling for several potential mediating factors, including age, race, gender, and 3 other types of adverse childhood experiences (parental divorce, parental addictions, and long-term parental unemployment) in comparison to those who were not abused. The results of this analysis show a strong link between childhood abuse and ADD/ADHD, an association that requires further study.

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Authors
Fuller-Thomson, E., Mehta, R., & Valeo, A.
Affiliations
  • University of Toronto (CA)
  • Toronto Metropolitan University (CA)
Venue
Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma
Published
2014-02-07
Volume
23
Issue
2
Pages
188-198
ISSN
  • 1092-6771 (ISSN-L)
  • 1545-083X
OpenAlex
W2086958356
Cited by
56
References
38
Citations by year
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FWCI
7.08
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Journal of Aggression Maltreatment & Trauma (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child Abuse and Trauma
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Keywords
attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, child physical abuse, adverse childhood experiences, parental divorce, parental addiction, parental unemployment, child abuse

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