Susanna N. Visser1, Dennis Kramer2, Angela B. Snyder3, Joyce Sebian4, Garry McGiboney2, and Arden Handler5
Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between school climate and ADHD medication treatment among adolescents in Medicaid in Georgia. Method: School climate and Medicaid claims data were aggregated for 159 GA counties. County-level school climate percentile and medicated ADHD prevalence were calculated. The t tests and regression models evaluated the relationship between school climate, medicated ADHD, and demographics, weighted by county population. Poorer 2008 school climate (32%) Lower (≤32%) FQHC in county No Yes Population sized Smaller (≤89,890) Larger (89,891-920,581)
Student-Perceived School Climate Is Associated With ADHD Medication Treatment Among Adolescents in Medicaid.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between school climate and ADHD medication treatment among adolescents in Medicaid in Geo...