Patel Panna, Behl Jaspreet, Karim Tahia, Palnati Sainamitha R, Bhakta Saajan
Department of Psychiatry, Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, USA.
Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Dec 2;16(12):e74967. doi: 10.7759/cureus.74967. eCollection 2024 Dec.
The relationship between cultural practices and mental health is particularly complex in diverse communities. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a prevalent neurodevelopmental condition, remains underdiagnosed and untreated in South Asian populations, often due to persistent stigmas and systemic barriers. While global awareness of ADHD is increasing, research examining its connection with parenting styles in South Asian families is limited. Cultural norms, societal expectations, and family dynamics unique to this group may influence how ADHD symptoms are perceived, managed, and addressed. This narrative review seeks to fill this gap by (i) identifying existing studies on ADHD and parenting styles in South Asians; (ii) exploring cultural and familial factors that may affect the expression of ADHD symptoms; and (iii) highlighting areas for future research to enhance understanding of ADHD in the South Asian community. By synthesizing these findings, this review aims to identify research gaps and inform future interventions and clinical practices tailored to the needs of South Asian families.
在多元社区中，文化习俗与心理健康之间的关系尤为复杂。注意缺陷多动障碍（ADHD）是一种常见的神经发育疾病，在南亚人群中仍未得到充分诊断和治疗，这通常是由于持续存在的耻辱感和系统性障碍。虽然全球对ADHD的认识在不断提高，但研究其与南亚家庭养育方式之间联系的研究却很有限。该群体独特的文化规范、社会期望和家庭动态可能会影响ADHD症状的认知、管理和处理方式。本叙述性综述旨在通过以下方式填补这一空白：（i）识别关于南亚人ADHD和养育方式的现有研究；（ii）探索可能影响ADHD症状表现的文化和家庭因素；（iii）强调未来研究的领域，以增进对南亚社区ADHD的理解。通过综合这些发现，本综述旨在识别研究差距，并为针对南亚家庭需求的未来干预措施和临床实践提供参考。
