Below is a curated list of published studies related to different aspects of Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Saudi Arabia, including prevalence, awareness, diagnosis, language and communication, and review articles.
Additional studies from Saudi Arabia, including topics not featured on this page, are available in the research library. We also maintain a list of ADHD-related theses that have been made available online. If you would like your research featured here, or know of any publications in or about ADHD in KSA that you believe should be included here, please get in touch by email at research @ adhd.org.sa.
Note: Unless specifically stated, these studies were neither conducted by nor supported by the Saudi ADHD Society, and are provided as a resource for researchers only.
Review Articles
Awareness and Knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among the Population of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Background: The prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Saudi Arabian children aged 6–12 years is approximately 4–12%. The current study assessed beliefs and awareness regarding ADHD among Hail population.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Hail region, via online questionnaire for 422 participants aged 15 years or greater and residing in Hail.
Results: 94.1% had heard of ADHD, 5.9% had not. Of the former, 20.1% obtained their information from previous experience with a patient, 19.9% knew about the disorder through a medical website, 13.1% from books and journals, 37.0% through social media, and 9.9% did not mention the source. 54.3% believed ADHD to be a mixed disorder, that has behavioral, neurological, and psychiatric aspects while 26.8% believed it to be a behavioral disorder, 6.6% with neurological, 6.4% considered it a psychiatric disorder and 5.9% of respondents didn’t know. Regarding the cause, 11.4% believed it is genetic, 5.5% attributed the causes to nutritional habits, 5.6% attributed causes to food preservatives, 0.2 % believed it's caused by smoking, and 77.3%thought it's a multi-cause disorder.
Conclusion: This study reveals that the level of knowledge appears to be good among the population of Hail compered to Madina region.
Keywords
ADHD, awareness, saudi arabiaCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Ahlam Jried Al-Bluwe,Reem Najran ALShammary,Reem Zaal Aldogeman,Halah Mohammad Alrasheedi,Almahaa Mukhlid Alshammari,Mona Madbouly Shahin,Fayez Saud Alreshidi," year="2020" title="Awareness and Knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among the Population of Hail, Saudi Arabia" volume="1" issue="1" journal="Saudi Medical Journal for Students" shortjournal="Saudi Med J Students" startpage="69" endpage="79" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]
Prevalence
Awareness and Knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among the Population of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Background: The prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Saudi Arabian children aged 6–12 years is approximately 4–12%. The current study assessed beliefs and awareness regarding ADHD among Hail population.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Hail region, via online questionnaire for 422 participants aged 15 years or greater and residing in Hail.
Results: 94.1% had heard of ADHD, 5.9% had not. Of the former, 20.1% obtained their information from previous experience with a patient, 19.9% knew about the disorder through a medical website, 13.1% from books and journals, 37.0% through social media, and 9.9% did not mention the source. 54.3% believed ADHD to be a mixed disorder, that has behavioral, neurological, and psychiatric aspects while 26.8% believed it to be a behavioral disorder, 6.6% with neurological, 6.4% considered it a psychiatric disorder and 5.9% of respondents didn’t know. Regarding the cause, 11.4% believed it is genetic, 5.5% attributed the causes to nutritional habits, 5.6% attributed causes to food preservatives, 0.2 % believed it's caused by smoking, and 77.3%thought it's a multi-cause disorder.
Conclusion: This study reveals that the level of knowledge appears to be good among the population of Hail compered to Madina region.
Keywords
ADHD, awareness, saudi arabiaCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Ahlam Jried Al-Bluwe,Reem Najran ALShammary,Reem Zaal Aldogeman,Halah Mohammad Alrasheedi,Almahaa Mukhlid Alshammari,Mona Madbouly Shahin,Fayez Saud Alreshidi," year="2020" title="Awareness and Knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among the Population of Hail, Saudi Arabia" volume="1" issue="1" journal="Saudi Medical Journal for Students" shortjournal="Saudi Med J Students" startpage="69" endpage="79" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]
Awareness and Attitudes
Awareness and Knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among the Population of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Background: The prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Saudi Arabian children aged 6–12 years is approximately 4–12%. The current study assessed beliefs and awareness regarding ADHD among Hail population.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Hail region, via online questionnaire for 422 participants aged 15 years or greater and residing in Hail.
Results: 94.1% had heard of ADHD, 5.9% had not. Of the former, 20.1% obtained their information from previous experience with a patient, 19.9% knew about the disorder through a medical website, 13.1% from books and journals, 37.0% through social media, and 9.9% did not mention the source. 54.3% believed ADHD to be a mixed disorder, that has behavioral, neurological, and psychiatric aspects while 26.8% believed it to be a behavioral disorder, 6.6% with neurological, 6.4% considered it a psychiatric disorder and 5.9% of respondents didn’t know. Regarding the cause, 11.4% believed it is genetic, 5.5% attributed the causes to nutritional habits, 5.6% attributed causes to food preservatives, 0.2 % believed it's caused by smoking, and 77.3%thought it's a multi-cause disorder.
Conclusion: This study reveals that the level of knowledge appears to be good among the population of Hail compered to Madina region.
Keywords
ADHD, awareness, saudi arabiaCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Ahlam Jried Al-Bluwe,Reem Najran ALShammary,Reem Zaal Aldogeman,Halah Mohammad Alrasheedi,Almahaa Mukhlid Alshammari,Mona Madbouly Shahin,Fayez Saud Alreshidi," year="2020" title="Awareness and Knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among the Population of Hail, Saudi Arabia" volume="1" issue="1" journal="Saudi Medical Journal for Students" shortjournal="Saudi Med J Students" startpage="69" endpage="79" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]
Diagnosis
Awareness and Knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among the Population of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Background: The prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Saudi Arabian children aged 6–12 years is approximately 4–12%. The current study assessed beliefs and awareness regarding ADHD among Hail population.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Hail region, via online questionnaire for 422 participants aged 15 years or greater and residing in Hail.
Results: 94.1% had heard of ADHD, 5.9% had not. Of the former, 20.1% obtained their information from previous experience with a patient, 19.9% knew about the disorder through a medical website, 13.1% from books and journals, 37.0% through social media, and 9.9% did not mention the source. 54.3% believed ADHD to be a mixed disorder, that has behavioral, neurological, and psychiatric aspects while 26.8% believed it to be a behavioral disorder, 6.6% with neurological, 6.4% considered it a psychiatric disorder and 5.9% of respondents didn’t know. Regarding the cause, 11.4% believed it is genetic, 5.5% attributed the causes to nutritional habits, 5.6% attributed causes to food preservatives, 0.2 % believed it's caused by smoking, and 77.3%thought it's a multi-cause disorder.
Conclusion: This study reveals that the level of knowledge appears to be good among the population of Hail compered to Madina region.
Keywords
ADHD, awareness, saudi arabiaCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Ahlam Jried Al-Bluwe,Reem Najran ALShammary,Reem Zaal Aldogeman,Halah Mohammad Alrasheedi,Almahaa Mukhlid Alshammari,Mona Madbouly Shahin,Fayez Saud Alreshidi," year="2020" title="Awareness and Knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among the Population of Hail, Saudi Arabia" volume="1" issue="1" journal="Saudi Medical Journal for Students" shortjournal="Saudi Med J Students" startpage="69" endpage="79" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]
Language & Communication
Awareness and Knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among the Population of Hail, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Background: The prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Saudi Arabian children aged 6–12 years is approximately 4–12%. The current study assessed beliefs and awareness regarding ADHD among Hail population.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Hail region, via online questionnaire for 422 participants aged 15 years or greater and residing in Hail.
Results: 94.1% had heard of ADHD, 5.9% had not. Of the former, 20.1% obtained their information from previous experience with a patient, 19.9% knew about the disorder through a medical website, 13.1% from books and journals, 37.0% through social media, and 9.9% did not mention the source. 54.3% believed ADHD to be a mixed disorder, that has behavioral, neurological, and psychiatric aspects while 26.8% believed it to be a behavioral disorder, 6.6% with neurological, 6.4% considered it a psychiatric disorder and 5.9% of respondents didn’t know. Regarding the cause, 11.4% believed it is genetic, 5.5% attributed the causes to nutritional habits, 5.6% attributed causes to food preservatives, 0.2 % believed it's caused by smoking, and 77.3%thought it's a multi-cause disorder.
Conclusion: This study reveals that the level of knowledge appears to be good among the population of Hail compered to Madina region.
Keywords
ADHD, awareness, saudi arabiaCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Ahlam Jried Al-Bluwe,Reem Najran ALShammary,Reem Zaal Aldogeman,Halah Mohammad Alrasheedi,Almahaa Mukhlid Alshammari,Mona Madbouly Shahin,Fayez Saud Alreshidi," year="2020" title="Awareness and Knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among the Population of Hail, Saudi Arabia" volume="1" issue="1" journal="Saudi Medical Journal for Students" shortjournal="Saudi Med J Students" startpage="69" endpage="79" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]