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Distribution of Parents’ Rate of True Beliefs about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
| True Belief | Rate of true Belief (%) |
|---|---|
| If ADHD is not properly treated, other problems can arise | 66.7% |
| The risk for delinquency is higher in children with ADHD than in others | 51.3% |
| These children can be as successful in their lives as others | 60% |
| The risk of addiction and other psychiatric problems is higher in these children | 58% |
| The symptoms of ADHD can be control by drugs | 45.3% |
