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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among inmates in Bergen Prison
Author(s) -
Stokkeland Lisa,
Fasmer Ole Bernt,
Waage Leif,
Hansen Anita L.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.743
H-Index - 72
eISSN - 1467-9450
pISSN - 0036-5564
DOI - 10.1111/sjop.12131
Subject(s) - prison , psychology , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , psychiatry , clinical psychology , criminology
The aim of this study was to investigate whether clinical findings are consistent with research indicating a high prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) among prison inmates. Forty‐three male inmates who were referred for ADHD assessment at the health service in Bergen prison participated. Although most of them reported symptoms in accordance with ADHD both in childhood and adulthood, only 35% of the referred inmates fulfilled the criteria for ADHD when a comprehensive assessment was conducted. The results emphasize the importance of a comprehensive assessment when diagnosing ADHD among prison inmates.