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ArticleBMC pediatrics2025

Medical service utilization status and its influence factors in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in China: a nationwide multicenter cross-sectional study.

Feiyong Jia, Yiwen Zhang, Caihui Cha, Li Chen, Yanhui Chen, Kangkang Chu, Shuanfeng Fang, Ying Han, Rong Li, Ping Shi and 4 more

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Feiyong Jia *Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.
Yiwen Zhang *Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China.
Caihui ChaPsychological Department of Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Li ChenGrowth Development and Mental Health Center for Child and Adolescent, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400014, China.
Yanhui ChenDepartment of Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001, China.
Kangkang ChuChild Mental Health Research Center, the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
Shuanfeng FangChildren's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University (Henan Children's Hospital), Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
Ying HanDepartment of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, 100034, China.
Rong LiDepartment of Psychology of Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, China.
Ping ShiDepartment of Psychology, Tianjin Children's Hospital, Tianjin, 300074, China.
Binrang YangDepartment of Children's Healthcare, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518038, China.
Jie ZhangDepartment of Children's Healthcare, Xi'an Children's Hospital, Xi'an, 710002, China.
Hui ZhouDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Xiaoyan KeChild Mental Health Research Center, the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China. kexiaoyan@njmu.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChildren with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) need constant access to medical resources. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), preference for clinic visits, and treatment in China.

methodsThis multicenter cross-sectional study included children aged 6-12 along with their parents and head-teachers who filled in the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham scale version IV-Parent/Teacher scales and self-compiled questionnaires.

resultsIn 12,376 children, 42.2% reported ADHD-related symptoms. A total of 23.6% of children with positive screening results visited a hospital. Parents chose to enhance discipline (68.8%), and seek assistance from doctors (55.7%), psychological consultants (55.3%), or teachers (33.4%). If their children had symptoms, 1732 parents would visit a clinic. Parents' low education level, sufficient knowledge, and choice to consult doctors, boys, and children in areas other than Northwest and Southwest China predicted more clinical service (all P < 0.05).

conclusionsOver 70% of children with suspected ADHD had no clinical visit, and gender, parents' education level, disease awareness, and geographic region are influencing factors.

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Attention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePatient Acceptance of Health CareChildChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleParentsSurveys and QuestionnairesAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderChildChinaCross-Sectional studyParentsSurveys and questionnaires

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