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Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder in school-aged children in Saudi Arabia

Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder in school-aged children in Saudi Arabia
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European journal of pediatrics

10.1007/s00431-010-1190-y

Abstract

The current study was designed to explore the prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) in primary schools in Saudi Arabia. The study collected data from both teachers and parents for 708 primary school pupils attending grades 1-3 (7-9 years old), using DSM-IV criteria of ADHD. The result showed that the overall rate of ADHD was 2.7%, and in particular, the rate of attention types, 2.0%; hyperactive/impulsivity type, 1.4% and combined type, 0.7%. Teachers reported ADHD in a higher frequency than parents. However, applying a combination of reports from teachers and parents, screening of ADHD is likely to be more accurate. These findings highlight the importance of detecting ADHD in pupils at an early age and to develop a specific set of psychological clinical interventions for helping them.

Keywords

featured, prevalence, primary school, riyadh, school, study

Citation

(). Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder in school-aged children in Saudi Arabia. Eur. J. Pediatr., 169(9), 1113-1117, doi: 10.1007/s00431-010-1190-y