title: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adolescent school children.
abstract: The prevalence of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was estimated in 500 adolescents using Conners' parents and teachers rating scales. Thirty six (7.2%) adolescents had positive scores on both the scales. The parents and teachers also completed a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV based questionnaire which showed good agreement with Conners' rating scales.
authors.affiliation: Child Development Center, MAMC and associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India. drmonicajuneja@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Monica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Juneja
authors.forename: Smitha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sairam
authors.forename: Rahul
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jain
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D005178:Faculty; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents; D013334:Students / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires