Impact evaluation of a mass media public education campaign on clinic service provision for minors diagnosed with ADHD/ADD: Audit survey of 100 index families

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Baldwin, Steve

Affiliations: School of Social Sciences, University of Teesside, Teesside, UK

Note: [] Tragically, Prof. Baldwin died in the Selby rail disaster in February 2001.

Abstract: One hundred UK families of children/teenagers diagnosed with ADHD were included in an audit survey of service provision. The impact was examined of a mass media public education campaign about ADHD and the use of methylphenidate. Short, medium and long‐term effects of MPH prescription to young children and teenagers was also investigated. It was observed that parents agreed to MPH prescription, when there were few other non‐drug treatments available. The clinical and health risks of MPH ingestion by minors were examined, as well as problems of drug regulation in schools.

Journal: International Journal of Risk and Safety in Medicine, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 203-219, 2000