Prevalence of early likelihood of ADHD in infant siblings colombian psychiatry review of 4 studies- (Iran, Taiwan, Mexico, USA). Which are those four studies?
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The Colombian Psychiatry Review and Its Four Studies
The review article is:
"Risk of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Other Psychiatric Disorders in Siblings of ADHD Probands"
- Published in: Revista Colombiana de Psiquiatría (English Edition)
- PMID: 30651172 | Published 2019
The review identified only four studies worldwide that specifically addressed ADHD prevalence/risk in siblings of ADHD probands, reporting a sibling ADHD prevalence ranging from 26% to 45.2% and an odds ratio of 11.4-13.5 times greater risk than the control population. The four studies (references 12-15 in the article) are:
Study 1 - IRAN (Reference 12)
- Design: Compared 200 children with ADHD (treated with methylphenidate), 200 of their siblings, and 200 healthy controls, all aged 8-14 years.
- Diagnosis tools: DSM-IV-TR criteria; ADHD Rating Scale-IV; Conners' Parent Rating Scale; semi-structured parent interviews; school report review.
- Key finding: Siblings showed an increased ADHD risk 11.4-13.5 times greater than controls.
Study 2 - TAIWAN (Reference 13)
- Authors: Yang et al.
- Design: 136 children with ADHD (DSM-IV-TR, mean age 12.8 years), 136 of their siblings, and 136 controls.
- Diagnosis tools: Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia, Epidemiologic Version (K-SADS-E).
- Key finding: 34.6% of siblings had ADHD; siblings also showed elevated rates of conduct disorder, MDD, ODD, sleep disorders, and substance use disorders.
Study 3 - USA (Reference 14)
- Authors: Faraone et al. (1996 follow-up study)
- Design: 174 siblings of ADHD patients vs. 129 siblings of controls; all Caucasian, aged 6-17; follow-up at 1 and 4 years.
- Diagnosis tools: DSM-III-R; K-SADS-E interview administered to parents (and directly to children aged 12+).
- Key finding: Siblings with ADHD had markedly elevated comorbid rates of ODD (59%), MDD (36%), bipolar disorder (25%), anxiety disorders (32%), and CD (25%) compared to unaffected siblings and controls.
Study 4 - MEXICO (Reference 15)
- Authors: Lino Palacios et al. (2014)
- Design: 84 biological siblings (aged 13-19 years) of ADHD patients under psychiatric follow-up.
- Diagnosis tools: DSM-IV; Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale for Children (BPRS-C), 25-item Mexican version (which adds 4 domains including elimination disorders).
- Key finding: Confirmed elevated ADHD prevalence among siblings consistent with the other three studies.
Summary Table
| # | Country | Authors | Age Range | Sample (Siblings) | ADHD Prev. in Siblings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Iran | Not specified | 8-14 yrs | 200 | ~26-45% range |
| 13 | Taiwan | Yang et al. | ~12.8 yrs | 136 | 34.6% |
| 14 | USA | Faraone et al. | 6-17 yrs | 174 | High (OR 11.4-13.5) |
| 15 | Mexico | Lino Palacios et al. | 13-19 yrs | 84 | Elevated (consistent) |
The review's overall conclusion was that siblings of ADHD patients carry a substantially increased risk of ADHD themselves, confirming the role of both genetic and environmental/psychosocial factors in ADHD transmission.
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