title: A model for parental ADHD: help-seeking and readiness to change.
abstract: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a lifespan developmental syndrome that is associated with significant impairments. Although there is strong evidence that ADHD persists into adulthood for a majority of individuals, adults with ADHD are identified and treated at much lower rates than are children with ADHD. Considering the heritability of ADHD, there is an increased likelihood that at least one parent of a child with ADHD will also have ADHD, or exhibit prominent features of the disorder. Parental ADHD also affects help-seeking behavior regarding treatment, as well as follow through on treatment recommendations. There is a paucity of data on parental ADHD and help-seeking among underserved populations. The goal of this paper is to review parental ADHD among underserved groups in terms of factors affecting help-seeking behavior and readiness to engage in care. A model for conceptualizing and addressing issues of readiness for change for parents with ADHD is also proposed.
authors.affiliation: Drexel University, School of Nursing, 1505 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA. rlw26@drexel.edu
authors.forename: Roberta
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Waite
authors.forename: J Russell
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Ramsay
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000235:genetics* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support