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Saudi ADHD Research

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

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Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Medical Science

10.54905/disssi/v26i128/ms412e2440

Abstract

Background and aim: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD is considered as one of the common neuro developmental disorders. It is common among children and young adults, affecting their social, academic, and occupational functioning. ADHD can be diagnosed using the revised DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. As there is lack of studies that assess the awareness and knowledge of ADHD among the general population of Makkah, our study targets the general population of Makkah to assess their awareness and knowledge regarding ADHD.
Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study using an electronic survey formed by Google forms. Data were obtained from residents of Makkah city aging 15 years and above.
Results: A Total of 603 participants have enrolled in this study, 69 of them were excluded for not meeting the criteria. (94.2%) had heard about ADHD and (39.9%) of responders knew about it from social media. 56.6% considered that it’s a mixed disorder (behavioral, neurological and psychiatric), whereas 24.2% believed it to be a behavioral disorder only. As for its cause, 80% of the participants believed it is a multi-cause disorder. In regard to the treatment, 75.1% determined that the best modality is combined medical and behavioral therapy, while 19.9% favored behavioral therapy, 2.6% preferred medications and 2.4% believed there is no treatment for ADHD.
Conclusion: Our study reported the knowledge and awareness level of Makkah population regarding ADHD. Makkah residents would benefit from further education and orientation regarding ADHD.

Keywords

ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, awareness, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Hazem Mohammad Aljabri,Bassam Musleh Bin Laswad,Hasan Zuhier Binjabi,Mohammed Hasan Alturki,Abdulaziz Omar Babukur,Azzam Musleh Bin Laswad,Mohammed Hasan Alturki,Mokhtar Mahfouz Shatla," year="2022" title="Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia" volume="26" issue="128" journal="Medical Science" shortjournal="Medical Science" startpage="1" endpage="7" articlenum="" doi="10.54905/disssi/v26i128/ms412e2440"]

Prevalence

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Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Open Access | CC BY 4.0 | |
Authors:

Medical Science

10.54905/disssi/v26i128/ms412e2440

Abstract

Background and aim: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD is considered as one of the common neuro developmental disorders. It is common among children and young adults, affecting their social, academic, and occupational functioning. ADHD can be diagnosed using the revised DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. As there is lack of studies that assess the awareness and knowledge of ADHD among the general population of Makkah, our study targets the general population of Makkah to assess their awareness and knowledge regarding ADHD.
Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study using an electronic survey formed by Google forms. Data were obtained from residents of Makkah city aging 15 years and above.
Results: A Total of 603 participants have enrolled in this study, 69 of them were excluded for not meeting the criteria. (94.2%) had heard about ADHD and (39.9%) of responders knew about it from social media. 56.6% considered that it’s a mixed disorder (behavioral, neurological and psychiatric), whereas 24.2% believed it to be a behavioral disorder only. As for its cause, 80% of the participants believed it is a multi-cause disorder. In regard to the treatment, 75.1% determined that the best modality is combined medical and behavioral therapy, while 19.9% favored behavioral therapy, 2.6% preferred medications and 2.4% believed there is no treatment for ADHD.
Conclusion: Our study reported the knowledge and awareness level of Makkah population regarding ADHD. Makkah residents would benefit from further education and orientation regarding ADHD.

Keywords

ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, awareness, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Hazem Mohammad Aljabri,Bassam Musleh Bin Laswad,Hasan Zuhier Binjabi,Mohammed Hasan Alturki,Abdulaziz Omar Babukur,Azzam Musleh Bin Laswad,Mohammed Hasan Alturki,Mokhtar Mahfouz Shatla," year="2022" title="Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia" volume="26" issue="128" journal="Medical Science" shortjournal="Medical Science" startpage="1" endpage="7" articlenum="" doi="10.54905/disssi/v26i128/ms412e2440"]

Awareness and Attitudes

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Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Open Access | CC BY 4.0 | |
Authors:

Medical Science

10.54905/disssi/v26i128/ms412e2440

Abstract

Background and aim: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD is considered as one of the common neuro developmental disorders. It is common among children and young adults, affecting their social, academic, and occupational functioning. ADHD can be diagnosed using the revised DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. As there is lack of studies that assess the awareness and knowledge of ADHD among the general population of Makkah, our study targets the general population of Makkah to assess their awareness and knowledge regarding ADHD.
Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study using an electronic survey formed by Google forms. Data were obtained from residents of Makkah city aging 15 years and above.
Results: A Total of 603 participants have enrolled in this study, 69 of them were excluded for not meeting the criteria. (94.2%) had heard about ADHD and (39.9%) of responders knew about it from social media. 56.6% considered that it’s a mixed disorder (behavioral, neurological and psychiatric), whereas 24.2% believed it to be a behavioral disorder only. As for its cause, 80% of the participants believed it is a multi-cause disorder. In regard to the treatment, 75.1% determined that the best modality is combined medical and behavioral therapy, while 19.9% favored behavioral therapy, 2.6% preferred medications and 2.4% believed there is no treatment for ADHD.
Conclusion: Our study reported the knowledge and awareness level of Makkah population regarding ADHD. Makkah residents would benefit from further education and orientation regarding ADHD.

Keywords

ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, awareness, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Hazem Mohammad Aljabri,Bassam Musleh Bin Laswad,Hasan Zuhier Binjabi,Mohammed Hasan Alturki,Abdulaziz Omar Babukur,Azzam Musleh Bin Laswad,Mohammed Hasan Alturki,Mokhtar Mahfouz Shatla," year="2022" title="Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia" volume="26" issue="128" journal="Medical Science" shortjournal="Medical Science" startpage="1" endpage="7" articlenum="" doi="10.54905/disssi/v26i128/ms412e2440"]

Diagnosis

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Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Open Access | CC BY 4.0 | |
Authors:

Medical Science

10.54905/disssi/v26i128/ms412e2440

Abstract

Background and aim: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD is considered as one of the common neuro developmental disorders. It is common among children and young adults, affecting their social, academic, and occupational functioning. ADHD can be diagnosed using the revised DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. As there is lack of studies that assess the awareness and knowledge of ADHD among the general population of Makkah, our study targets the general population of Makkah to assess their awareness and knowledge regarding ADHD.
Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study using an electronic survey formed by Google forms. Data were obtained from residents of Makkah city aging 15 years and above.
Results: A Total of 603 participants have enrolled in this study, 69 of them were excluded for not meeting the criteria. (94.2%) had heard about ADHD and (39.9%) of responders knew about it from social media. 56.6% considered that it’s a mixed disorder (behavioral, neurological and psychiatric), whereas 24.2% believed it to be a behavioral disorder only. As for its cause, 80% of the participants believed it is a multi-cause disorder. In regard to the treatment, 75.1% determined that the best modality is combined medical and behavioral therapy, while 19.9% favored behavioral therapy, 2.6% preferred medications and 2.4% believed there is no treatment for ADHD.
Conclusion: Our study reported the knowledge and awareness level of Makkah population regarding ADHD. Makkah residents would benefit from further education and orientation regarding ADHD.

Keywords

ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, awareness, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Hazem Mohammad Aljabri,Bassam Musleh Bin Laswad,Hasan Zuhier Binjabi,Mohammed Hasan Alturki,Abdulaziz Omar Babukur,Azzam Musleh Bin Laswad,Mohammed Hasan Alturki,Mokhtar Mahfouz Shatla," year="2022" title="Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia" volume="26" issue="128" journal="Medical Science" shortjournal="Medical Science" startpage="1" endpage="7" articlenum="" doi="10.54905/disssi/v26i128/ms412e2440"]

Language & Communication

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Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Open Access | CC BY 4.0 | |
Authors:

Medical Science

10.54905/disssi/v26i128/ms412e2440

Abstract

Background and aim: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD is considered as one of the common neuro developmental disorders. It is common among children and young adults, affecting their social, academic, and occupational functioning. ADHD can be diagnosed using the revised DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. As there is lack of studies that assess the awareness and knowledge of ADHD among the general population of Makkah, our study targets the general population of Makkah to assess their awareness and knowledge regarding ADHD.
Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study using an electronic survey formed by Google forms. Data were obtained from residents of Makkah city aging 15 years and above.
Results: A Total of 603 participants have enrolled in this study, 69 of them were excluded for not meeting the criteria. (94.2%) had heard about ADHD and (39.9%) of responders knew about it from social media. 56.6% considered that it’s a mixed disorder (behavioral, neurological and psychiatric), whereas 24.2% believed it to be a behavioral disorder only. As for its cause, 80% of the participants believed it is a multi-cause disorder. In regard to the treatment, 75.1% determined that the best modality is combined medical and behavioral therapy, while 19.9% favored behavioral therapy, 2.6% preferred medications and 2.4% believed there is no treatment for ADHD.
Conclusion: Our study reported the knowledge and awareness level of Makkah population regarding ADHD. Makkah residents would benefit from further education and orientation regarding ADHD.

Keywords

ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, awareness, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Hazem Mohammad Aljabri,Bassam Musleh Bin Laswad,Hasan Zuhier Binjabi,Mohammed Hasan Alturki,Abdulaziz Omar Babukur,Azzam Musleh Bin Laswad,Mohammed Hasan Alturki,Mokhtar Mahfouz Shatla," year="2022" title="Awareness and knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among general population of Makkah, Saudi Arabia" volume="26" issue="128" journal="Medical Science" shortjournal="Medical Science" startpage="1" endpage="7" articlenum="" doi="10.54905/disssi/v26i128/ms412e2440"]