Factors Influencing Problematic Sleep Among Preschool Children with ADHD: Brief Research

Authors

  • Prakasit Wannapaschaiyong Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Sureelak Sutchritpongsa Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Keywords:

ADHD, Preschool children, Sleep disturbances

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the prevalence of sleep disturbances and related factors among preschool children with ADHD. Our results showed that the prevalence of sleep disturbances was 40%. Factors associated with problematic sleep include combined-type ADHD, higher severity of ADHD symptoms, the use of taking methylphenidate, higher behavioral difficulties,

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Published

2024-08-31

How to Cite

[1]
Wannapaschaiyong, P. and Sutchritpongsa, S. 2024. Factors Influencing Problematic Sleep Among Preschool Children with ADHD: Brief Research. Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine. 24, 2 (Aug. 2024), 70–75.

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