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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among Male Primary School Children in Dammam, Saudi Arabia:

Jamal H Al Hamed1, Attia Z Taha, Amr A Sabra

  • 1Misistry of Health, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. amrsabra_eg@yahoo.com.

The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association
|March 24, 2009
PubMed

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects 16.4% of Saudi boys, with family factors like birth order and parental status significantly impacting prevalence. Early intervention strategies are crucial for managing ADHD in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Mental Health
  • Child Psychology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in children.
  • Family and maternal factors are increasingly recognized as significant contributors to ADHD.
  • Understanding regional prevalence and associated factors is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of ADHD subtypes in male primary school children in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
  • To identify associated family and psychosocial factors contributing to ADHD.
  • To inform public health strategies for ADHD management.

Main Methods:

  • A multistage systematic random sampling of 1287 male students aged 6-13 years.
  • Utilized the modified Arabic version of the Attention Deficit Disorders Evaluation Scale (ADDES) and a parent questionnaire.
  • Diagnosed inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, and combined ADHD subtypes.

Main Results:

  • Overall prevalence of combined ADHD was 16.4%, with 12.4% for hyperactivity-impulsivity and 16.3% for inattention.
  • Higher ADHD prevalence was observed in children who were the 6th born or later.
  • Hyperactivity-impulsivity disorder was more prevalent in children of single parents (25.0%) and inattention in those bottle-fed (21.2%).

Conclusions:

  • Family dynamics, birth order, and feeding methods are significantly associated with ADHD subtypes.
  • Comprehensive approaches involving families, schools, and healthcare services are needed.
  • Community-based interventions can help reduce ADHD prevalence and incidence.
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