Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Adult ADHD causes impairment and suffering and also various psychiatric comorbidities. Hence, the present study was conducted to assess the prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities in Adult ADHD in RD Gardi Medical College, Ujjain.Material and methods: The present study was carried out to assess the prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities in Adult ADHD in RD Gardi Medical College, Ujjain over a period of 1 year. A diagnosis of adult ADHD was made according to the Japanese version of Conners’ Adult ADHD Diagnostic Interview for DSM-IV. The demographic detail of each patient, severity of ADHD as estimated using the Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS) score at the time of entry into the study, and number of psychiatric comorbidities were collected. The diagnosis of these comorbidities was based on each physician’s clinical judgment. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22. P value less than 0.05 was considered significant.Results: In the present study a total of 300 adults with ADHD were enrolled in which 60% were male and 40% were female. Maximum patients were of age group 31-40 years(38%). The group included 65% with the inattentive type of ADHD, 5% patients with the hyperactive–impulsive type and 30% with the combined type. Frequently observed comorbid disorders included developmental disability and depressive disorder in the present study. Conclusion: Our study concluded that psychiatric comorbidities have a high prevalence in patients with adult ADHD. Frequently observed comorbid disorders included developmental disability and depressive disorder in the present study. Keywords: neurodevelopmental, ADHD,psychiatric comorbidities