ADD to ADHD Label Change: Its Effect on a College Population
Project Type
Event
Location
Alvin Sherman Library 2053
Start Date
4-4-2003 12:00 AM
End Date
4-4-2003 12:00 AM
ADD to ADHD Label Change: Its Effect on a College Population
Alvin Sherman Library 2053
Changes in labeling Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) were investigated in a college population. Forty students completed a questionnaire. Of the total, 22 students did not know about label changes and 18 students did. The18 students who answered yes provided evidence that even students who are aware of the label change have little understanding of the conditions involved and the need for a change in labeling. Results supported the contention that most students did not know about changes in labeling. Therefore, more knowledge about ADHD is needed to identify and diagnose the disease.
