Prevalence of ADHD among Black Youth Compared to White, Latino and Asian Youth: A Meta-Analysis.

Jude Mary Cénat Cyrille Kossigan Kokou-KpolouCamille Blais-RochetteCatherine MorseMarie-Pier VandetteRose Darly DalexisWina Paul DariusPari-Gole NoorishadPatrick R LabelleCary S Kogan

Published in: Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology : the official journal for the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, American Psychological Association, Division 53 (2022)

In contrast to the assertion in the DSM-5 that clinical identification among Black children and adolescents is lower than among White children and adolescents, the present meta-analysis suggests similar rates of ADHD among these two groups. The importance of considering cultural appropriateness of assessment tools and processes is emphasized.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
systematic review
autism spectrum disorder
mental health
working memory
physical activity
young adults
meta analyses
magnetic resonance
risk factors
african american
randomized controlled trial
bioinformatics analysis
magnetic resonance imaging
alcohol use disorder