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Table 4 Differences between those screening positive or negative for ADHD in endorsement of risk assessment items
| Self-report risk assessment | Positive ADHD screen % (n) | Negative ADHD screen % (n) | Χ 2 (df = 1) | Odds ratio (95% confidence interval) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any illness or injury, or any other medical condition? | 51.3 (20) | 31.7 (45) | 5.10* | 2.27 (1.10 to 4.66) |
| Taking, supposed to be taking, or need any tablets/medication? | 19.5 (8) | 15.6 (22) | 0.35 | 1.31 (0.54 to 3.21) |
| Consumed alcohol in the last 24 hours? | 28.2 (11) | 26.8 (38) | 0.03 | 1.08 (0.49 to 2.37) |
| Dependent on drugs or any other substances? | 25.6 (10) | 9.2 (13) | 7.50** | 3.42 (1.37 to 8.57) |
| Ever tried to harm yourself? | 23.1 (9) | 7.7 (11) | 7.32** | 3.57 (1.36 to 9.39) |
| Experiencing any mental health problems or depression? | 23.1 (9) | 6.4 (9) | 9.35** | 4.37 (1.60 to 11.94) |
| Require any help with reading/writing? | 10.3 (4) | 2.8 (4) | 3.96 | 3.91 (0.93 to 16.44) |
| Custody officer risk assessment | ||||
| Detainee appears to be injured or unwell? | 20.5 (8) | 11.3 (16) | 2.22 | 2.02 (0.79 to 5.14) |
| Detainee is in need of a Doctor or other Health Care Professional? | 20.0 (6) | 11.3 (13) | 1.58 | 1.96 (0.68 to 5.69) |
| Appears to have taken/be under the influence of alcohol/drugs/any other substance? | 23.1 (9) | 12.8 (18) | 2.55 | 2.05 (0.84 to 5.01) |
| Detainee has indications of self harm? | 17.9 (7) | 5.7 (8) | 6.03* | 3.64 (1.23 to 10.77) |
