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
Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school-children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2015-2016
- Turki Homoud Albatti
- Zhour Alhedyan
- Norah Alnaeim
- Anjod Almuhareb
- Jawaher Alabdulkarim
- Rawan Albadia
- Khawla Alshahrani
International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003Abstract
Objectives: The aim of the study was to 1) determine the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among both governmental and private primary Saudi school children, 2) measure the gender difference of ADHD prevalence, and 3) determine any association between the socio-demographic characteristic of the parents of children with ADHD. Methods: This is an observational cross-sectional study of 1000 primary school children belonging to 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade. The selected students were screened by the ADHD rating scale using multistage sampling technique. The first stage was selection of 20 schools from all Riyadh regions by simple randomization. The second stage was choosing children whom serial numbers were multiples of five in each class. The ADHD rating scale was filled by both parents and teachers along with a socio-demographic questionnaire for the parents. Results: The estimated prevalence of ADHD was 3.4%. ADHD manifestations affect boys more than girls. In addition, ADHD was more frequent among children of illiterate mothers. Finally, ADHD was significantly more prevalent among first grade children. Conclusion: This epidemiological study filled the data gap of ADHD prevalence in Riyadh. The study’s findings go in line with many nearby and global studies.
Keywords
ADHD, Socio-demographics, children, featured, prevalence, research, riyadh, saudi arabia, studyCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Turki Homoud Albatti,Zhour Alhedyan,Norah Alnaeim,Anjod Almuhareb,Jawaher Alabdulkarim,Rawan Albadia,Khawla Alshahrani," year="2017" title="Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school-children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2015-2016" volume="4" issue="3" journal="International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine" shortjournal="ijpam" startpage="91" endpage="94" articlenum="" doi="10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003
Prevalence
Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school-children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2015-2016
- Turki Homoud Albatti
- Zhour Alhedyan
- Norah Alnaeim
- Anjod Almuhareb
- Jawaher Alabdulkarim
- Rawan Albadia
- Khawla Alshahrani
International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003Abstract
Objectives: The aim of the study was to 1) determine the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among both governmental and private primary Saudi school children, 2) measure the gender difference of ADHD prevalence, and 3) determine any association between the socio-demographic characteristic of the parents of children with ADHD. Methods: This is an observational cross-sectional study of 1000 primary school children belonging to 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade. The selected students were screened by the ADHD rating scale using multistage sampling technique. The first stage was selection of 20 schools from all Riyadh regions by simple randomization. The second stage was choosing children whom serial numbers were multiples of five in each class. The ADHD rating scale was filled by both parents and teachers along with a socio-demographic questionnaire for the parents. Results: The estimated prevalence of ADHD was 3.4%. ADHD manifestations affect boys more than girls. In addition, ADHD was more frequent among children of illiterate mothers. Finally, ADHD was significantly more prevalent among first grade children. Conclusion: This epidemiological study filled the data gap of ADHD prevalence in Riyadh. The study’s findings go in line with many nearby and global studies.
Keywords
ADHD, Socio-demographics, children, featured, prevalence, research, riyadh, saudi arabia, studyCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Turki Homoud Albatti,Zhour Alhedyan,Norah Alnaeim,Anjod Almuhareb,Jawaher Alabdulkarim,Rawan Albadia,Khawla Alshahrani," year="2017" title="Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school-children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2015-2016" volume="4" issue="3" journal="International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine" shortjournal="ijpam" startpage="91" endpage="94" articlenum="" doi="10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003
Awareness and Attitudes
Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school-children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2015-2016
- Turki Homoud Albatti
- Zhour Alhedyan
- Norah Alnaeim
- Anjod Almuhareb
- Jawaher Alabdulkarim
- Rawan Albadia
- Khawla Alshahrani
International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003Abstract
Objectives: The aim of the study was to 1) determine the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among both governmental and private primary Saudi school children, 2) measure the gender difference of ADHD prevalence, and 3) determine any association between the socio-demographic characteristic of the parents of children with ADHD. Methods: This is an observational cross-sectional study of 1000 primary school children belonging to 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade. The selected students were screened by the ADHD rating scale using multistage sampling technique. The first stage was selection of 20 schools from all Riyadh regions by simple randomization. The second stage was choosing children whom serial numbers were multiples of five in each class. The ADHD rating scale was filled by both parents and teachers along with a socio-demographic questionnaire for the parents. Results: The estimated prevalence of ADHD was 3.4%. ADHD manifestations affect boys more than girls. In addition, ADHD was more frequent among children of illiterate mothers. Finally, ADHD was significantly more prevalent among first grade children. Conclusion: This epidemiological study filled the data gap of ADHD prevalence in Riyadh. The study’s findings go in line with many nearby and global studies.
Keywords
ADHD, Socio-demographics, children, featured, prevalence, research, riyadh, saudi arabia, studyCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Turki Homoud Albatti,Zhour Alhedyan,Norah Alnaeim,Anjod Almuhareb,Jawaher Alabdulkarim,Rawan Albadia,Khawla Alshahrani," year="2017" title="Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school-children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2015-2016" volume="4" issue="3" journal="International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine" shortjournal="ijpam" startpage="91" endpage="94" articlenum="" doi="10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003
Diagnosis
Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school-children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2015-2016
- Turki Homoud Albatti
- Zhour Alhedyan
- Norah Alnaeim
- Anjod Almuhareb
- Jawaher Alabdulkarim
- Rawan Albadia
- Khawla Alshahrani
International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003Abstract
Objectives: The aim of the study was to 1) determine the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among both governmental and private primary Saudi school children, 2) measure the gender difference of ADHD prevalence, and 3) determine any association between the socio-demographic characteristic of the parents of children with ADHD. Methods: This is an observational cross-sectional study of 1000 primary school children belonging to 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade. The selected students were screened by the ADHD rating scale using multistage sampling technique. The first stage was selection of 20 schools from all Riyadh regions by simple randomization. The second stage was choosing children whom serial numbers were multiples of five in each class. The ADHD rating scale was filled by both parents and teachers along with a socio-demographic questionnaire for the parents. Results: The estimated prevalence of ADHD was 3.4%. ADHD manifestations affect boys more than girls. In addition, ADHD was more frequent among children of illiterate mothers. Finally, ADHD was significantly more prevalent among first grade children. Conclusion: This epidemiological study filled the data gap of ADHD prevalence in Riyadh. The study’s findings go in line with many nearby and global studies.
Keywords
ADHD, Socio-demographics, children, featured, prevalence, research, riyadh, saudi arabia, studyCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Turki Homoud Albatti,Zhour Alhedyan,Norah Alnaeim,Anjod Almuhareb,Jawaher Alabdulkarim,Rawan Albadia,Khawla Alshahrani," year="2017" title="Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school-children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2015-2016" volume="4" issue="3" journal="International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine" shortjournal="ijpam" startpage="91" endpage="94" articlenum="" doi="10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003
Language & Communication
Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school-children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2015-2016
- Turki Homoud Albatti
- Zhour Alhedyan
- Norah Alnaeim
- Anjod Almuhareb
- Jawaher Alabdulkarim
- Rawan Albadia
- Khawla Alshahrani
International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003Abstract
Objectives: The aim of the study was to 1) determine the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among both governmental and private primary Saudi school children, 2) measure the gender difference of ADHD prevalence, and 3) determine any association between the socio-demographic characteristic of the parents of children with ADHD. Methods: This is an observational cross-sectional study of 1000 primary school children belonging to 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade. The selected students were screened by the ADHD rating scale using multistage sampling technique. The first stage was selection of 20 schools from all Riyadh regions by simple randomization. The second stage was choosing children whom serial numbers were multiples of five in each class. The ADHD rating scale was filled by both parents and teachers along with a socio-demographic questionnaire for the parents. Results: The estimated prevalence of ADHD was 3.4%. ADHD manifestations affect boys more than girls. In addition, ADHD was more frequent among children of illiterate mothers. Finally, ADHD was significantly more prevalent among first grade children. Conclusion: This epidemiological study filled the data gap of ADHD prevalence in Riyadh. The study’s findings go in line with many nearby and global studies.
Keywords
ADHD, Socio-demographics, children, featured, prevalence, research, riyadh, saudi arabia, studyCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Turki Homoud Albatti,Zhour Alhedyan,Norah Alnaeim,Anjod Almuhareb,Jawaher Alabdulkarim,Rawan Albadia,Khawla Alshahrani," year="2017" title="Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school-children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2015-2016" volume="4" issue="3" journal="International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine" shortjournal="ijpam" startpage="91" endpage="94" articlenum="" doi="10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.02.003