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Sex Differences in Children with Uncomplicated Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Sleep Problems
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4451-1593
Lund University, Lund, Sweden; Region Halland, Halmstad, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3533-453X
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4260-7399
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3576-2393
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2024 (English)In: Children, E-ISSN 2227-9067, Vol. 11, no 6, article id 636Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background: Approximately 7.6% of children are diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and sleep impairments affect 25–85%. There is a noticeable lack of research on girls and sex differences. The aim of this study was to examine sex differences in children with uncomplicated ADHD and sleep problems. Methods: Cross-sectional baseline data were retrieved from a randomized controlled trial with weighted blankets (55 boys and 41 girls, 6–14 years) on a cohort recently diagnosed with uncomplicated ADHD and sleep problems. Differences between boys and girls in ADHD symptoms, objectively and subjectively measured sleep, anxiety, and functioning were examined via parent- or self-reported validated instruments. Results: Girls reported significantly lower (worse) satisfaction with well-being, life overall, and school, but not for family. Parents reported more sleep anxiety and night-time wakings among boys, but no sex differences in other measures and also not in self-reported measures or objective sleep measures. Children who reported worry, sadness, or unhappiness had more sleep problems. Conclusions: Boys with ADHD and sleep problems may need support with sleep-related anxiety and night-time wakings, while girls may require support with overall functioning. Additionally, children who express feelings of worry, sadness, or unhappiness alongside their ADHD symptoms should have attention given to their sleep. © 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.

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Basel: MDPI, 2024. Vol. 11, no 6, article id 636
Keywords [en]
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, paediatrics, sleep problems in children
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Psychiatry
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Health Innovation, IDC
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-53698DOI: 10.3390/children11060636ISI: 001254719800001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85196880538OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-53698DiVA, id: diva2:1868556
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Evaluation of health effects and cost effectiveness from a sleep intervention with weight blankets in children with ADHD and sleep problems, Forte, Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare
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Knowledge Foundation, 20200012Forte, Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare, 2021-00664Available from: 2024-06-12 Created: 2024-06-12 Last updated: 2025-01-13Bibliographically approved

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Lindholm, AnnelieAili, KatarinaNygren, Jens M.Svedberg, PetraLarsson, Ingrid

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