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Journal of Korean Maternal and Child Health 2013;17(2):205-214.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21896/jksmch.2013.17.2.205    Published online July 31, 2013.
Association between Internet Addiction and ADHD in Senior Students of Some Elementary Schools
박일순1, 박종2, 최성우3, 김승곤2, 김혜연4, 한미아2
1조선대학교 대학원 보건학과
2조선대학교
3조선대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실
4서남대학교
초등학교 고학년 아동에서 인터넷 중독과 주의력결핍 과잉행동장애와의 관련성
박일순1, 박종2, 최성우3, 김승곤2, 김혜연4, 한미아2
1조선대학교 대학원 보건학과
2조선대학교
3조선대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실
4서남대학교
Abstract
Objectives
This study aimed to evaluate the association between internet addiction and Attention-Deficity/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among senior students in some elementary schools.
Methods
Total 1,172 students of 4 elementary schools were chosen. General characteristics,health-related behavior, internet addition(K-scale), and ADHD were collected using self-reported questionnaires. Chi-square tests, t-tests and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed to assess the association between internet addiction and ADHD symptoms.
Results
Amongst 1,172 subjects, boy students were 628 (53.6%) and girl students were 544(46.4%). The prevalence of ADHD was 65 (5.5%). With regard to internet addiction, 157 (13.4%),106 (9.0%) and 909 (77.6%) of the students were categorized as high-risk group, potential-risk group and normal group, respectively. The odds ratio for ADHD was significantly higher in potentialrisk group (OR=20.08, 95% CI=3.51-114.92) and high-risk group (OR=125.77, 95% CI=24.46-646.66) than normal group. Also, internet addiction score was significantly associated with ADHD symptoms OR=108, 95%CI=1.06-1.11).
Conclusions
Internet addiction was associated with ADHD in late elementary students. Further study is need to investigate the biologic mechanism between internet addiction and ADHD.
Key Words: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, internet addiction, risk factors


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