Affiliate stigma not only affects the mental health of caregivers of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but also affects their care ability and family atmosphere. This article reviews the definition of stigma, the assessment tools, influencing factors and intervention measures of stigma in parents of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, to provide theoretical reference for further research in this field in the future.

Jinping Zhan, Jingshi Liao, Limei Zou, Xiaolei Wang. Research Progress on Affiliate Stigma in Parents of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Frontiers in Medical Science Research (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 1: 1-8. https://doi.org/10.25236/FMSR.2024.060101.

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