Table 5 Predictors of agreement with the statement: “it is acceptable for prescription drugs to be used in the treatment of ADHD”

Over-diagnosed

Yes

.53**

.34 – .83

Familiarity

Not familiar^a

1

-

Yes - other^b

^d1.33*

1.02 – 1.74

Yes - me^c

Gender

Female

1.03

.79 – 1.35

Age (years)

18 – 34

1

-

35 – 44

.59*

.34 – 1.04

45 – 54

.82

.49 – 1.39

55+

.54*

.33 – .88

Education

1 – 10 years

1

-

11 – 12 years

1.1

.73 – 1.64

13 – 14 years

.83

.53 – 1.31

15+ years

1.75**

1.23 – 2.48