Table 1 Demographic characteristics and ADHD scores in patients and controls
From: Adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder among patients with substance use disorders
Sociodemographic data | SUD patients (n = 51) | Controls (n = 51) | Statistical value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) (mean + SD) | 27.47 ± 5.27 | 29.1 ± 3.712 | T = 1.8 | P = 0.07 |
Social class | ||||
High | 28 (54.9%) | 26 (50.98%) | Chi = 0.4 | P = 0.9 |
Middle | 11 (21.56%) | 13 (25.4%) | ||
Low | 4 (7.84%) | 5 (9.8%) | ||
Very low | 8 (15.58) | 7 (13.72%) | ||
ADHD domain according to CAARS-S:L (mean + SD) | ||||
DSM-IV Inattentive Symptoms | 77.61 ± 8.09 | 48.9 ± 7.76 | T = 18.2 | P < 0.001 |
DSM-IV Hyperactive-Impulsive symptoms | 72.43 ± 7.02 | 46.3 + 6.81 | T = 19.08 | P < 0.001 |
DSM-IV ADHD Symptoms, total | 76.54 ± 7.54 | 46.7 ± 7.05 | T = 20.6 | P < 0.001 |
ADHD Index | 70.56 ± 3.68 | 46.5 ± 5.58 | T = 32.1 | P < 0.001 |