Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Shankar Kumar

Publications

• Research Article
  Prevalence of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and its Correlates among Recently Diagnosed Young Adult Males with HIV
  Author(s): Shankar Kumar, Aashik Shekar, Kasthuri Pandiyan, Gopal Das, Abhinav Nahar, Kodur Ramamurthy Raveendra and Chandrashekar HongallyShankar Kumar, Aashik Shekar, Kasthuri Pandiyan, Gopal Das, Abhinav Nahar, Kodur Ramamurthy Raveendra and Chandrashekar Hongally
  
  A majority of children with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) from early childhood continue to demonstrate notable ADHD symptoms throughout life. ADHD-associated impulsivity, in adults, has been found to be a predictor of unstable interpersonal relationships and high risk sexual behavior. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of adult ADHD in recently diagnosed young male HIV patients. 100 young adult males who were diagnosed with HIV less than a year ago were recruited after an informed consent and were administered the following questionnaires-socio-demographic questionnaire with details of HIV diagnosis, HIV High Risk Behavior Questionnaire (HRBS) to measure High risk sexual behaviors, MINI neuropsychiatric Interview 6.0 to rule out psychiatric co-morbidities, Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) to rule out major cognitive impairment, Adul.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000314

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