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During the pandemic, researchers gathered and reviewed evidence of how those with ADHD might be particularly affected by a COVID-19 infection. At least two studies have shown that adults who have ADHD generally have worse health outcomes during and following the illness than other adults.
17 kwi 2020 · Parents of children with ADHD and adolescents or adults with ADHD should avoid increasing doses or adding doses (beyond those prescribed) to manage a crisis or stress related to confinement. Similarly, the use of antipsychotic medications to manage disruptive behaviour or the use of sedatives when not clinically indicated should be avoided.
Additionally, we discussed the underlying possible reasons of the association focusing on the role of parental influence and physical activity, vulnerabilities of individuals with ADHD to Covid-19 infection and to school closure and remote learning.
9 cze 2022 · Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescence is characterized by difficulties regulating attention and behavior, social impairment, and impulsive risk-taking behaviors, which may impact vaccine hesitancy and vaccine uptake.
We hypothesized that the COVID-19 vaccination rate is higher among adolescents in the ADHD group compared to adolescents in the non-ADHD group. We assumed that patients with ADHD and their parents would prefer to lower the risk of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality by vaccination.
1 sie 2022 · This study examined hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccines among adolescents with and without ADHD, and explored how ADHD status interacted with malleable social mechanisms and other social determinants of health in predicting vaccine hesitancy.
1 mar 2022 · In response to the pandemic, psychologists were tasked with differentiating cases of ADHD from more situational ADHD-like symptoms. They also found new ways to help adults and children who needed support to work and learn effectively from home.
