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
Knowledge of kindergarten and elementary schools’ teachers regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Conference Abstract)
- S Almutairi
- M Almutairi
- A Al Harbi
- M Alsuhaibani
- N Alkeaid
- T Albatti
European Psychiatry (Issue S1: Abstract of the 25th European Congress of Psychiatry)
10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407Abstract
Background
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders that manifest among children. Despite the fact that the teacher's role is essential in the assessment and management of pupils with ADHD and the recommendation of participation of teachers for the success and efficiency of diagnoses and treatment, the vast majority of teachers have neither understanding nor knowledge of ADHD.
Objectives
The current study explores the kindergarten and elementary school teachers’ knowledge regarding early detection and management of ADHD.
Methods
Cross sectional survey using stratified random sampling technique was carried out in governmental and private elementary and kindergarten schools in four cities of Qassim region, Saudi Arabia.
Results
The study included 1095 teachers, 711 (59.3%) did not get information about ADHD during undergraduate studies. Teachers’ overall ADHD knowledge mean was 21.7 + 5.5 out of 38 marks. Teachers with high qualification degree and kindergarten specialty scored 56.4% and 60.2%, respectively. Teachers who attended conferences related to ADHD scored 64.5%, while teachers who read about ADHD or have been ever asked to diagnose/teach an ADHD student had 59.4% and 62.1%, respectively. The sources for those who got their information through reading were statistically significant in overall knowledge, general knowledge and treatment dimensions. As scientific studies and books were the highest with percentage of 24.6% and 23.3%, respectively, 4% and 3.6%, respectively, 3% and 3%, respectively. The level of ADHD knowledge perception showed that 76% of teachers were knowledgeable in relation to overall ADHD perception.
Conclusion
Teachers who have higher qualifications or training in identifying ADHD children scored higher in our study.
Keywords
knowledge, awareness, adhdCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="S Almutairi,M Almutairi,A Al Harbi,M Alsuhaibani,N Alkeaid,T Albatti," year="2017" title="Knowledge of kindergarten and elementary schools’ teachers regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Conference Abstract)" volume="41" issue="1" journal="European Psychiatry (Issue S1: Abstract of the 25th European Congress of Psychiatry)" shortjournal="European Psychiatry" startpage="429" endpage="" articlenum="" doi="10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407
Prevalence
Knowledge of kindergarten and elementary schools’ teachers regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Conference Abstract)
- S Almutairi
- M Almutairi
- A Al Harbi
- M Alsuhaibani
- N Alkeaid
- T Albatti
European Psychiatry (Issue S1: Abstract of the 25th European Congress of Psychiatry)
10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407Abstract
Background
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders that manifest among children. Despite the fact that the teacher's role is essential in the assessment and management of pupils with ADHD and the recommendation of participation of teachers for the success and efficiency of diagnoses and treatment, the vast majority of teachers have neither understanding nor knowledge of ADHD.
Objectives
The current study explores the kindergarten and elementary school teachers’ knowledge regarding early detection and management of ADHD.
Methods
Cross sectional survey using stratified random sampling technique was carried out in governmental and private elementary and kindergarten schools in four cities of Qassim region, Saudi Arabia.
Results
The study included 1095 teachers, 711 (59.3%) did not get information about ADHD during undergraduate studies. Teachers’ overall ADHD knowledge mean was 21.7 + 5.5 out of 38 marks. Teachers with high qualification degree and kindergarten specialty scored 56.4% and 60.2%, respectively. Teachers who attended conferences related to ADHD scored 64.5%, while teachers who read about ADHD or have been ever asked to diagnose/teach an ADHD student had 59.4% and 62.1%, respectively. The sources for those who got their information through reading were statistically significant in overall knowledge, general knowledge and treatment dimensions. As scientific studies and books were the highest with percentage of 24.6% and 23.3%, respectively, 4% and 3.6%, respectively, 3% and 3%, respectively. The level of ADHD knowledge perception showed that 76% of teachers were knowledgeable in relation to overall ADHD perception.
Conclusion
Teachers who have higher qualifications or training in identifying ADHD children scored higher in our study.
Keywords
knowledge, awareness, adhdCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="S Almutairi,M Almutairi,A Al Harbi,M Alsuhaibani,N Alkeaid,T Albatti," year="2017" title="Knowledge of kindergarten and elementary schools’ teachers regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Conference Abstract)" volume="41" issue="1" journal="European Psychiatry (Issue S1: Abstract of the 25th European Congress of Psychiatry)" shortjournal="European Psychiatry" startpage="429" endpage="" articlenum="" doi="10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407
Awareness and Attitudes
Knowledge of kindergarten and elementary schools’ teachers regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Conference Abstract)
- S Almutairi
- M Almutairi
- A Al Harbi
- M Alsuhaibani
- N Alkeaid
- T Albatti
European Psychiatry (Issue S1: Abstract of the 25th European Congress of Psychiatry)
10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407Abstract
Background
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders that manifest among children. Despite the fact that the teacher's role is essential in the assessment and management of pupils with ADHD and the recommendation of participation of teachers for the success and efficiency of diagnoses and treatment, the vast majority of teachers have neither understanding nor knowledge of ADHD.
Objectives
The current study explores the kindergarten and elementary school teachers’ knowledge regarding early detection and management of ADHD.
Methods
Cross sectional survey using stratified random sampling technique was carried out in governmental and private elementary and kindergarten schools in four cities of Qassim region, Saudi Arabia.
Results
The study included 1095 teachers, 711 (59.3%) did not get information about ADHD during undergraduate studies. Teachers’ overall ADHD knowledge mean was 21.7 + 5.5 out of 38 marks. Teachers with high qualification degree and kindergarten specialty scored 56.4% and 60.2%, respectively. Teachers who attended conferences related to ADHD scored 64.5%, while teachers who read about ADHD or have been ever asked to diagnose/teach an ADHD student had 59.4% and 62.1%, respectively. The sources for those who got their information through reading were statistically significant in overall knowledge, general knowledge and treatment dimensions. As scientific studies and books were the highest with percentage of 24.6% and 23.3%, respectively, 4% and 3.6%, respectively, 3% and 3%, respectively. The level of ADHD knowledge perception showed that 76% of teachers were knowledgeable in relation to overall ADHD perception.
Conclusion
Teachers who have higher qualifications or training in identifying ADHD children scored higher in our study.
Keywords
knowledge, awareness, adhdCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="S Almutairi,M Almutairi,A Al Harbi,M Alsuhaibani,N Alkeaid,T Albatti," year="2017" title="Knowledge of kindergarten and elementary schools’ teachers regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Conference Abstract)" volume="41" issue="1" journal="European Psychiatry (Issue S1: Abstract of the 25th European Congress of Psychiatry)" shortjournal="European Psychiatry" startpage="429" endpage="" articlenum="" doi="10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407
Diagnosis
Knowledge of kindergarten and elementary schools’ teachers regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Conference Abstract)
- S Almutairi
- M Almutairi
- A Al Harbi
- M Alsuhaibani
- N Alkeaid
- T Albatti
European Psychiatry (Issue S1: Abstract of the 25th European Congress of Psychiatry)
10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407Abstract
Background
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders that manifest among children. Despite the fact that the teacher's role is essential in the assessment and management of pupils with ADHD and the recommendation of participation of teachers for the success and efficiency of diagnoses and treatment, the vast majority of teachers have neither understanding nor knowledge of ADHD.
Objectives
The current study explores the kindergarten and elementary school teachers’ knowledge regarding early detection and management of ADHD.
Methods
Cross sectional survey using stratified random sampling technique was carried out in governmental and private elementary and kindergarten schools in four cities of Qassim region, Saudi Arabia.
Results
The study included 1095 teachers, 711 (59.3%) did not get information about ADHD during undergraduate studies. Teachers’ overall ADHD knowledge mean was 21.7 + 5.5 out of 38 marks. Teachers with high qualification degree and kindergarten specialty scored 56.4% and 60.2%, respectively. Teachers who attended conferences related to ADHD scored 64.5%, while teachers who read about ADHD or have been ever asked to diagnose/teach an ADHD student had 59.4% and 62.1%, respectively. The sources for those who got their information through reading were statistically significant in overall knowledge, general knowledge and treatment dimensions. As scientific studies and books were the highest with percentage of 24.6% and 23.3%, respectively, 4% and 3.6%, respectively, 3% and 3%, respectively. The level of ADHD knowledge perception showed that 76% of teachers were knowledgeable in relation to overall ADHD perception.
Conclusion
Teachers who have higher qualifications or training in identifying ADHD children scored higher in our study.
Keywords
knowledge, awareness, adhdCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="S Almutairi,M Almutairi,A Al Harbi,M Alsuhaibani,N Alkeaid,T Albatti," year="2017" title="Knowledge of kindergarten and elementary schools’ teachers regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Conference Abstract)" volume="41" issue="1" journal="European Psychiatry (Issue S1: Abstract of the 25th European Congress of Psychiatry)" shortjournal="European Psychiatry" startpage="429" endpage="" articlenum="" doi="10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407
Language & Communication
Knowledge of kindergarten and elementary schools’ teachers regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Conference Abstract)
- S Almutairi
- M Almutairi
- A Al Harbi
- M Alsuhaibani
- N Alkeaid
- T Albatti
European Psychiatry (Issue S1: Abstract of the 25th European Congress of Psychiatry)
10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407Abstract
Background
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders that manifest among children. Despite the fact that the teacher's role is essential in the assessment and management of pupils with ADHD and the recommendation of participation of teachers for the success and efficiency of diagnoses and treatment, the vast majority of teachers have neither understanding nor knowledge of ADHD.
Objectives
The current study explores the kindergarten and elementary school teachers’ knowledge regarding early detection and management of ADHD.
Methods
Cross sectional survey using stratified random sampling technique was carried out in governmental and private elementary and kindergarten schools in four cities of Qassim region, Saudi Arabia.
Results
The study included 1095 teachers, 711 (59.3%) did not get information about ADHD during undergraduate studies. Teachers’ overall ADHD knowledge mean was 21.7 + 5.5 out of 38 marks. Teachers with high qualification degree and kindergarten specialty scored 56.4% and 60.2%, respectively. Teachers who attended conferences related to ADHD scored 64.5%, while teachers who read about ADHD or have been ever asked to diagnose/teach an ADHD student had 59.4% and 62.1%, respectively. The sources for those who got their information through reading were statistically significant in overall knowledge, general knowledge and treatment dimensions. As scientific studies and books were the highest with percentage of 24.6% and 23.3%, respectively, 4% and 3.6%, respectively, 3% and 3%, respectively. The level of ADHD knowledge perception showed that 76% of teachers were knowledgeable in relation to overall ADHD perception.
Conclusion
Teachers who have higher qualifications or training in identifying ADHD children scored higher in our study.
Keywords
knowledge, awareness, adhdCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="S Almutairi,M Almutairi,A Al Harbi,M Alsuhaibani,N Alkeaid,T Albatti," year="2017" title="Knowledge of kindergarten and elementary schools’ teachers regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Conference Abstract)" volume="41" issue="1" journal="European Psychiatry (Issue S1: Abstract of the 25th European Congress of Psychiatry)" shortjournal="European Psychiatry" startpage="429" endpage="" articlenum="" doi="10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.407