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Layali N Abbasi1, Tarek Mazzawi1, Lamees Abasi2

  • 1Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, JOR.

Cureus
|May 22, 2023
PubMed

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is prevalent in Jordan

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Background:

  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder.
  • It is characterized by inattention, disorganization, and hyperactivity-impulsivity.
  • Understanding ADHD prevalence and risk factors in specific populations is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of ADHD among primary school children in Jordan.
  • To identify potential risk factors associated with ADHD in this demographic.
  • To inform public health strategies for ADHD management.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1563 primary school children aged six to 12 years in Jordan.
  • ADHD symptoms were assessed using parent and teacher versions of the Conners Rating Scale.
  • Sociodemographic factors were evaluated using a questionnaire; statistical significance was set at p < .05.

Main Results:

  • ADHD prevalence was estimated at 27.7% based on parental reports and 22.5% based on teacher reports.
  • Identified risk factors included male gender, maternal smoking during pregnancy, low birth weight, lower parental education and unemployment, and attendance in public schools.
  • These factors were associated with increased ADHD rates.

Conclusions:

  • ADHD poses a significant public health challenge for primary school children in Jordan.
  • Early detection, prevention, and management strategies are essential.
  • Increased awareness among parents and teachers, alongside risk factor control, is vital for addressing ADHD.

Keywords:
adhdchild psychiatryconnersprevalenceschoolchildren

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