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Title: | The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Primary School Children in Amman, Jordan |
Authors: | Al-Taiar, Hasanen |
Keywords: | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Children and Adolescents School Health |
Issue Date: | Apr-2023 |
Citation: | Layali N. Abbasi , Tarek Mazzawi , Lamees Abasi , Sara Haj Ali , Abdallah Alqudah , Hasanen Al-Taiar. (April 19, 2023) The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Primary School Children in Amman, Jordan. Cureus 15(4): e37856. |
Abstract: | Objective Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired levels of inattention, disorganization and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of ADHD among primary school children in Jordan and assess the potential risk factors. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022-2023 on 1563 school children aged six to 12 years. ADHD was assessed using parent and teacher versions of the Conners Rating scale. Risk factors were evaluated through a sociodemographic questionnaire. A p-value set at <.05 was considered statistically significant. Results ADHD prevalence based on parents' and teachers' perspectives was 27.7% and 22.5%, respectively. Males, smoking during pregnancy, low birth weight, low parental education and unemployment, and public schools had increased ADHD rates. Conclusion ADHD presents a major problem among primary school children in Jordan. Early detection, prevention, and management of this disease require parents' and teachers' awareness and risk factor control. |
Description: | This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License CC-BY 4.0., which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. |
URI: | https://oxfordhealth-nhs.archive.knowledgearc.net/handle/123456789/1263 |
Appears in Collections: | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
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