Prevalence and comorbidities of adult adhd in male military conscripts in korea: Results of an epidemiological survey of mental health in korean military service

Yeom, Chan-Woo; Oh, Gyu Han; Jung, Seung Hye; Moon, Jung Yoon; Son, Kyung Lak; Kim, Won-Hyoung; Jung, Dooyoung; Baik, Myungjae; Shim, Eun Jung; Moon, Hoseok; Hahm, Bong Jin

doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113401

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“…Few studies have examined adult ADHD in Korea, and surveys on the prevalence of ADHD symptoms in adults show inconsistent results, such as 1.1%, 2.8%, and 7.6% [13][14][15]. In addition, previous Korean adult ADHD studies examined various mental pathologi-ADHD and Its Comorbidities in College Students, with a Focus on Depression and Pathological Internet Use www.moodandemotion.org cal relationships, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar spectrum disorder, alcohol problems, but did not include pathological internet use, which has recently emerged as a problem [13,14,16], or had limitations with small numbers of participants [17].…”

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ADHD and Its Comorbidities in College Students, with a Focus on Depression and Pathological Internet Use

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Background: There is growing interest in adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) because many ADHD children have symptoms that last through adulthood, and adult ADHD has a high risk of comorbid mental disorders. This study examined the prevalence and comorbidities of adult ADHD, with a focus on depression and pathological internet use among Korean college students. Methods: This study included 1358 college students, who were asked to complete self-reporting questionnaires on their characteristics, ADHD symptoms, and related clinical factors. The study analyzed associations between ADHD and depression, anxiety, pathological internet use, and problematic alcohol use. Results: The prevalence rate of ADHD among college students was 5.7%. A significant association was determined between ADHD symptoms and school satisfaction, depression, anxiety, and pathological internet use. Multivariate analysis showed that ADHD symptoms in college students were significantly associated with depression and pathological internet use. Conclusion: The prevalence of ADHD among college students was similar to that of children and adolescents. Moreover, the risk of depression and pathological internet use was high in the ADHD group. Early screening and intervention for ADHD and comorbidities will be required to prevent the negative consequences of the condition and help students adapt in the future.

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“…A review of recent ADHD literature to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the burdens according to the bifactor model of EF was performed [17,18] [39-42, 46, 73, 82, 97]. Suicide rates reported from 36.5% Eastern countries [36,45,46,85] was almost twice the rate of the reported suicide rate in Western countries ranging from 20% [37,38,44]. Addictions include substance abuse, pathological gambling, and internet addiction in Western countries ranging from 40% [36-38, 40, 72, 88, 89] are almost twice the reported rate in Eastern countries ranging from 18% [36,41].…”

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Addressing Emotional Dysregulation and Potential Pharmacogenetic Implication of 5-HTTLPR Genotype in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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This review unpacks the emotional presentation of externalizing behaviors in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), by diving into the psychophysiology, neurophysiology and neurogenetics in relation to executive function. The correlations among these three variables are identified, showing that standard assessments for ADHD leaves out the emotional dysregulation element. This may lead to suboptimal management outcomes during the development progression into adolescence and adulthood. The emotional impulsivity manifestation in adolescence and adulthood related to the under-managed emotional dysregulation in childhood is found to be associated with subtle confounding impact of 5-HTTLPR genotype. The genotype of interest affects the neurochemistry, neurophysiology and psychophysiology of the cognition for executive function. The established practice of using methylphenidate in treating ADHD, surprisingly has a neurogenetic effect in targeting the genotype of interest. Methylphenidate provides neuroprotective effects throughout the neurodevelopment timeline from childhood to adulthood. The emotional dysregulation element in ADHD which is often overlooked should be addressed to improve the prognostic outcomes in adolescence and adulthood.

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“…A Korean military health survey reported that 8.8-10.1% of the total respondents had moderate-to-severe sleep difficulty. 13,14 Similarly, 8.1% of the study population in a single Korean military hospital had a high risk of OSA. 15 Contrarily, a study involving US military personnel indicated that the incidence rates of insomnia and OSA were 2.7% and 3.3%, respectively.…”

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Association of Dietary Behaviors with Poor Sleep Quality and Increased Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Korean Military Service Members

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Purpose Sleep quality among military service members is important for enhancing their capabilities and preventing psychiatric problems. We aimed to explore the association of dietary behaviors with poor sleep quality and increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in military men on active duty. Patients and Methods A large-scale multi-site cross-sectional survey was conducted in five units of the Republic of Korea’s army. Poor sleep quality and increased risk of OSA were defined using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) and Berlin Questionnaire, respectively. Information on dietary behaviors, including the frequency of skipping breakfast, eating snacks, consuming a night meal, and overeating, were collected. Results From August 2021 to September 2021, 4389 male respondents, mean age (20.8 ± 1.3 years), completed the survey; 2579 (58.8%) were assessed as having poor sleep quality, and 614 (14.0%) increased risk of OSA. After adjusting for lifestyle and occupational covariates, skipping breakfast 1–2 times weekly was associated with an increased likelihood of experiencing poor sleep quality, compared with not skipping breakfast (odds ratio: 1.23 [95% CI 1.02–1.47]). Eating night meals 5–6 times weekly was also associated with poor sleep quality (odds ratio: 5.54 [95% CI 2.49–14.18]). In addition, skipping breakfast daily (odds ratio: 2.28 [95% CI 1.27–4.03]) and eating night meals daily (odds ratio: 2.30 [95% CI 1.21–4.22]) were related to an increased risk of OSA. Conclusion Dietary behaviors appear to be related to poor sleep quality and a high risk of OSA. To improve sleep quality, dietary factors could be considered when promoting health programs for military personnel in further research.

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Prevalence and comorbidities of adult adhd in male military conscripts in korea: Results of an epidemiological survey of mental health in korean military service

Cited by 11 publications

References 51 publications

ADHD and Its Comorbidities in College Students, with a Focus on Depression and Pathological Internet Use

ADHD and Its Comorbidities in College Students, with a Focus on Depression and Pathological Internet Use

Addressing Emotional Dysregulation and Potential Pharmacogenetic Implication of 5-HTTLPR Genotype in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Association of Dietary Behaviors with Poor Sleep Quality and Increased Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Korean Military Service Members

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