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Parenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Jordanian's perspectives

Eman M Harb1, Hanan D Al Obieat2, Ayman M Hamdan-Mansour3

  • 1Princess Salama Faculty of Nursing, Al al-Bayt University, Mafraq, Jordan.

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry
|October 29, 2024
PubMed

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Caring for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Jordan presents significant challenges for parents, including social stigma and limited access to specialized care. Understanding these unique parental struggles is crucial for developing effective support systems.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Parenting Studies

Background:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) poses unique challenges for families globally.
  • In Jordan, cultural factors, limited specialized care, and social stigma exacerbate the difficulties faced by parents of children with ADHD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences of Jordanian parents raising children diagnosed with ADHD.
  • To identify the specific challenges, impacts, and needs of these parents within the Jordanian context.

Main Methods:

  • A phenomenological study was conducted with twelve Jordanian parents of children aged 4-14 diagnosed with ADHD.
  • Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Parents navigated a difficult diagnostic journey marked by uncertainty about ADHD and its treatments.
  • ADHD significantly impacted family dynamics, social life, and imposed a considerable caregiving burden (physical, emotional, financial).
  • Limited access to specialized services compounded the challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Jordanian parents face multifaceted challenges—physical, emotional, economic, and social—when raising children with ADHD.
  • There is a critical need for culturally competent services, resources, and policies to support these families.
  • Addressing the unique needs of parents is essential for improving care quality and outcomes for children with ADHD in Jordan.

Keywords:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)abnormalitieshyperactivitysocial communicationsspecialized care

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