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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

Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered the most common psychiatric disorder that. (ADHD) is a developmental condition that involves problems with inattention and hyperactivity- impulsivity inconsistent with the age of the child. The affected child often has difficulty learning, giving rise to special educational needs that, combined with poor peer and family relationship, can lead to lack of self-esteem. Because the nature of illness is unknown, parents are usually not aware of how the illness will be managed. So the present study aimed to identify the effectiveness of health educational program on parents’ coping strategies and their children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A quasi-experimental design was utilized in this study. The study has been carried out in the Psychiatric Out-patient Clinic in Al-Amal Complex for Mental Health in Dammam. A total sample of (30) parents and their children with ADHD has been selected. Pre-post assessment were carried out using the following tools: Socio demographic data sheet for both: parents and children. Knowledge assessment was measured by Psychosocial Problems of Parents Scale. developed by Pruyn, 1983 . The last one is The Parental Coping Strategy Inventory (PCSI)Yeh. The result of the current study revealed a statistically significant difference in level of parents knowledge and coping strategies between pre-post assessment. Therefore, researchers recommended the necessity to increase the awareness of illness by health care professionals through counseling, family therapy, free work shops for parents because they really in need.

Keywords

health education, study, awareness

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Sana Al-Mahmoud," year="2013" title="Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" volume="2" issue="10" journal="Journal of Novel Applied Sciences" shortjournal="J Nov. Appl Sci" startpage="461" endpage="472" articlenum="" doi=""]

Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]

Prevalence

Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered the most common psychiatric disorder that. (ADHD) is a developmental condition that involves problems with inattention and hyperactivity- impulsivity inconsistent with the age of the child. The affected child often has difficulty learning, giving rise to special educational needs that, combined with poor peer and family relationship, can lead to lack of self-esteem. Because the nature of illness is unknown, parents are usually not aware of how the illness will be managed. So the present study aimed to identify the effectiveness of health educational program on parents’ coping strategies and their children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A quasi-experimental design was utilized in this study. The study has been carried out in the Psychiatric Out-patient Clinic in Al-Amal Complex for Mental Health in Dammam. A total sample of (30) parents and their children with ADHD has been selected. Pre-post assessment were carried out using the following tools: Socio demographic data sheet for both: parents and children. Knowledge assessment was measured by Psychosocial Problems of Parents Scale. developed by Pruyn, 1983 . The last one is The Parental Coping Strategy Inventory (PCSI)Yeh. The result of the current study revealed a statistically significant difference in level of parents knowledge and coping strategies between pre-post assessment. Therefore, researchers recommended the necessity to increase the awareness of illness by health care professionals through counseling, family therapy, free work shops for parents because they really in need.

Keywords

health education, study, awareness

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Sana Al-Mahmoud," year="2013" title="Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" volume="2" issue="10" journal="Journal of Novel Applied Sciences" shortjournal="J Nov. Appl Sci" startpage="461" endpage="472" articlenum="" doi=""]

Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]

Awareness and Attitudes

Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered the most common psychiatric disorder that. (ADHD) is a developmental condition that involves problems with inattention and hyperactivity- impulsivity inconsistent with the age of the child. The affected child often has difficulty learning, giving rise to special educational needs that, combined with poor peer and family relationship, can lead to lack of self-esteem. Because the nature of illness is unknown, parents are usually not aware of how the illness will be managed. So the present study aimed to identify the effectiveness of health educational program on parents’ coping strategies and their children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A quasi-experimental design was utilized in this study. The study has been carried out in the Psychiatric Out-patient Clinic in Al-Amal Complex for Mental Health in Dammam. A total sample of (30) parents and their children with ADHD has been selected. Pre-post assessment were carried out using the following tools: Socio demographic data sheet for both: parents and children. Knowledge assessment was measured by Psychosocial Problems of Parents Scale. developed by Pruyn, 1983 . The last one is The Parental Coping Strategy Inventory (PCSI)Yeh. The result of the current study revealed a statistically significant difference in level of parents knowledge and coping strategies between pre-post assessment. Therefore, researchers recommended the necessity to increase the awareness of illness by health care professionals through counseling, family therapy, free work shops for parents because they really in need.

Keywords

health education, study, awareness

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Sana Al-Mahmoud," year="2013" title="Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" volume="2" issue="10" journal="Journal of Novel Applied Sciences" shortjournal="J Nov. Appl Sci" startpage="461" endpage="472" articlenum="" doi=""]

Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]

Diagnosis

Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered the most common psychiatric disorder that. (ADHD) is a developmental condition that involves problems with inattention and hyperactivity- impulsivity inconsistent with the age of the child. The affected child often has difficulty learning, giving rise to special educational needs that, combined with poor peer and family relationship, can lead to lack of self-esteem. Because the nature of illness is unknown, parents are usually not aware of how the illness will be managed. So the present study aimed to identify the effectiveness of health educational program on parents’ coping strategies and their children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A quasi-experimental design was utilized in this study. The study has been carried out in the Psychiatric Out-patient Clinic in Al-Amal Complex for Mental Health in Dammam. A total sample of (30) parents and their children with ADHD has been selected. Pre-post assessment were carried out using the following tools: Socio demographic data sheet for both: parents and children. Knowledge assessment was measured by Psychosocial Problems of Parents Scale. developed by Pruyn, 1983 . The last one is The Parental Coping Strategy Inventory (PCSI)Yeh. The result of the current study revealed a statistically significant difference in level of parents knowledge and coping strategies between pre-post assessment. Therefore, researchers recommended the necessity to increase the awareness of illness by health care professionals through counseling, family therapy, free work shops for parents because they really in need.

Keywords

health education, study, awareness

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Sana Al-Mahmoud," year="2013" title="Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" volume="2" issue="10" journal="Journal of Novel Applied Sciences" shortjournal="J Nov. Appl Sci" startpage="461" endpage="472" articlenum="" doi=""]

Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]

Language & Communication

Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered the most common psychiatric disorder that. (ADHD) is a developmental condition that involves problems with inattention and hyperactivity- impulsivity inconsistent with the age of the child. The affected child often has difficulty learning, giving rise to special educational needs that, combined with poor peer and family relationship, can lead to lack of self-esteem. Because the nature of illness is unknown, parents are usually not aware of how the illness will be managed. So the present study aimed to identify the effectiveness of health educational program on parents’ coping strategies and their children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A quasi-experimental design was utilized in this study. The study has been carried out in the Psychiatric Out-patient Clinic in Al-Amal Complex for Mental Health in Dammam. A total sample of (30) parents and their children with ADHD has been selected. Pre-post assessment were carried out using the following tools: Socio demographic data sheet for both: parents and children. Knowledge assessment was measured by Psychosocial Problems of Parents Scale. developed by Pruyn, 1983 . The last one is The Parental Coping Strategy Inventory (PCSI)Yeh. The result of the current study revealed a statistically significant difference in level of parents knowledge and coping strategies between pre-post assessment. Therefore, researchers recommended the necessity to increase the awareness of illness by health care professionals through counseling, family therapy, free work shops for parents because they really in need.

Keywords

health education, study, awareness

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Sana Al-Mahmoud," year="2013" title="Effectiveness of Health Educational Program on Parents’ Coping Strategies and their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" volume="2" issue="10" journal="Journal of Novel Applied Sciences" shortjournal="J Nov. Appl Sci" startpage="461" endpage="472" articlenum="" doi=""]

Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]