Journal article
Promoting culturally sensitive ADHD services for women: an individual example and a call to action
Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services, v 47(4)
Apr 2009
PMID: 19437929
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Abstract
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a heterogeneous chronic behavioral disorder characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, motor activity, and impulsiveness. Currently, most literature and research focuses on Caucasian males. Data on women with ADHD, specifically African American women, has to a great extent been absent from the literature and research. Research indicates that undiagnosed and untreated ADHD among women often causes psychological and academic impairments, low self-esteem, impaired social relationships, and general demoralization. In addition, women with ADHD have limited ability to be consistent parents, are less able to manage their jobs and households, and are at a higher risk for divorce and single parenting. Given these implications, undiagnosed and untreated ADHD poses not only a personal tragedy but also a serious public health concern. The purpose of this article is to provide a research overview of adult ADHD and to share a reflective life journey of an African American woman who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.
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- Title
- Promoting culturally sensitive ADHD services for women: an individual example and a call to action
- Creators
- Roberta Waite - Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19064, USA. Rlw26@drexel.eduNicole Ivey
- Publication Details
- Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services, v 47(4)
- Publisher
- United States
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000265338800010
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-67650720941
- Other Identifier
- 991014878129104721
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- Nursing