Abstract

Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder of childhood ADHD which is often comorbid with other psychiatric disorders. This disorder is a major public health problem with enormous negative impact on the child, the family schools, and society.
Objective: This study objective is to look into the relationship of attention-deficit hyperactivity symptom of children with psychological distress (i.e., depression, anxiety, and stress) and life satisfaction in their mothers.
Materials and Methods: The sample of the present study consisted of 27 mothers with ADHD children who were selected with children age range from 6 to 17, both male and female. These children diagnosed as having ADHD attending the Psychiatry Child and Adolescent Unit. The study design is a case–control research. The measures used were depression, anxiety, and stress scale-21 translated version, along with the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the Conners Parent and Teacher Rating Scale of attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder, and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ; parent version).
Results: A total of 27 mothers with ADHD children compared to 25 mothers with no ADHD children. The results show that there was more maternal depression (P = 0.001), anxiety (P = 0.001), and stress (P = 0.002), also less satisfaction with life (P = 0.002) compared to mothers with no ADHD children. Conclusion: The results indicate that characteristics in children influence family distress and satisfaction with life. It means that mothers with ADHD children are at higher risk to develop psychological distress."