title: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in young French male prisoners.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of child and adolescent psychiatry, Charles Perrens Hospital, 121 rue de la Béchade, 33076, Bordeaux, France; University Bordeaux Segalen, 146 rue Léo Saignat, 33076 Bordeaux Cedex, France.
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gaïffas
authors.forename: Cédric
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Galéra
authors.forename: Virginie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Mandon
authors.forename: Manuel P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Bouvard
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000987:Antisocial Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D019955:Conduct Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D011329:Prisoners / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Conners' adult ADHD diagnostic interview for DSM-IV; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; forensic psychiatry; forensic science; prevalence; prison