Trastorno de déficit atencional e hiperactividad: Implicaciones para el género femenino en relación con sospecha diagnóstica, diagnóstico y terapéutica

Otoya Chaves F, González Aguilar MJ, Sequeira Araya A. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Implications for the female gender in relation to diagnostic suspicion, diagnosis and therapy. Rev.méd.sinerg. [Internet]. 2022Sep.1 [cited 2024Nov.22];7(9):e896. Available from: https://revistamedicasinergia.com/index.php/rms/article/view/896

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a behavioral alteration with bases on neurodevelopment, it is prevalent during childhood, without being limited to it. Due to its comorbidities and associated risks, this condition represents a public health issue. When it comes to suspicion, diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, numerous reports have described the existing differences in terms of gender. The higher prevalence in men and their higher records of treatment, have raised the suspicion of a disparity that can have a negative impact on women suffering from this disorder. The main obstacles associated with the female gender are mentioned to be the lack of suspicion, late or absent diagnoses and non-optimal treatments. The importance of recognizing these differences lies not only in clarifying the theory regarding the pathology, but also in providing quality medical care and follow-up to the individuals who suffer from this disorder.

https://doi.org/10.31434/rms.v7i9.896

Keywords

attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity. gender identity. female. gender role.

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