TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in young French male prisoners
JO  - Journal of forensic sciences
A1  - Gaïffas, Anne
A1  - Galéra, Cedric
A1  - Mandon, Virginie
A1  - Bouvard, Manuel P.
SP  - 1016
EP  - 1019
VL  - 59
IS  - 4
N2  - While forensic studies have reported higher than community rates of mental disorders in imprisoned populations, few studies have focused on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in these subjects. The aim of this study was to investigate ADHD prevalence among young French male prisoners. A specific diagnostic interview (Conners' Adult ADHD Diagnostic Interview for DSM-IV, CAADID) was used. Correlations between ADHD, subsyndromal ADHD, and criminal features were investigated. 11% of young male prisoners among 93 male subjects aged 18-35 years met the criteria for actual ADHD, and 17% met those for childhood ADHD. Considering ADHD and subsyndromal ADHD, prevalence was about 43% in adulthood. ADHD and subsyndromal ADHD in adulthood were significantly associated with a higher number of imprisonments and a younger age at first arrest. It could be advisable to better identify subjects with ADHD symptoms among prison populations.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-1198
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.12444
ID  - ref1
ER  -