Prevalence study of conduct disorder and comorbid attention deficit hyper active disorder

ABSTRACT

Prevalence estimated of conduct disorder, one of the most frequent diagnosed psychiatric conditions in children, vary widely from 0.2% to 8.7%. To find out the prevalence of conduct disorder and its comorbid ADHD in schoolchildren in Bahrain and Saudi. A total 180 students selected randomly were subjected to Conduct disorder scale, demographic questioners, ADHD scale and smi structure interview with the parents. Conduct disorder was found in 4.58 ; the ratio of boys to girls being 4,51childhood onset was found in 73% and adolescents onset in 27% mild CD was found in 36%, moderate in 64% and sever conduct disorder in none Comorbid attention deficit disorder was found in 36% hyperactive- impulsive being predominant. The prevalence of CD was 4058% more common in boys, the majority have childhood onset, and one third had comorbid ADRD