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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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Prevalence and Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among College Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences

10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_654_21

Abstract

Background: Childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed in Saudi Arabia, but there is negligible evidence regarding adult ADHD in college students.
Objective: To determine the prevalence and correlates of ADHD among undergraduates at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 2280 undergraduate students from 11 colleges at King Abdulaziz University, one of the largest university in Saudi Arabia, were approached in person with a questionnaire that elicited information regarding demographics, education, psychiatric history, health behaviors, and ADHD. A validated Arabic version of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale was used.
Results: A total of 2059 students (90%) completed the questionnaire (mean age: 21.2 years). Almost one-tenth (11.9%) of the sample met the criteria for adult ADHD; only 6.5% had been diagnosed with ADHD in childhood and <1% (0.8%) had taken medication for the same. Multivariate analyses revealed that high family income, low grade in the last semester, parental divorce, diagnosis of childhood ADHD, prior diagnosis of depression, greater severity of current depression and anxiety, and cigarette smoking increased the likelihood of adult ADHD.
Conclusion: A notable proportion of students in this study had suspected adult ADHD. Early evaluation of students with ADHD and identification of those at risk may potentially help in improving their academic performance and quality of life.

Keywords

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mental disorders, risk assessment, Saudi Arabia, students, young adult, prevalence

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Waleed Ahmed Alghamdi,Faten N Alzaben,Hashem H Alhashemi,Saeed Sami Shaaban,Khawlah M Fairaq,Ahmed S Alsulaimani,Basmah A Mahin,Radwan A Ghurab,Mohammad Gamal Sehlo,Harold G Koenig," year="2022" title="Prevalence and Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among College Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia" volume="10" issue="2" journal="Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences" shortjournal="Saudi J Med Med Sc" startpage="131" endpage="138" articlenum="" doi="10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_654_21"]

Prevalence

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Prevalence and Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among College Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Open Access | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
Authors:

Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences

10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_654_21

Abstract

Background: Childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed in Saudi Arabia, but there is negligible evidence regarding adult ADHD in college students.
Objective: To determine the prevalence and correlates of ADHD among undergraduates at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 2280 undergraduate students from 11 colleges at King Abdulaziz University, one of the largest university in Saudi Arabia, were approached in person with a questionnaire that elicited information regarding demographics, education, psychiatric history, health behaviors, and ADHD. A validated Arabic version of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale was used.
Results: A total of 2059 students (90%) completed the questionnaire (mean age: 21.2 years). Almost one-tenth (11.9%) of the sample met the criteria for adult ADHD; only 6.5% had been diagnosed with ADHD in childhood and <1% (0.8%) had taken medication for the same. Multivariate analyses revealed that high family income, low grade in the last semester, parental divorce, diagnosis of childhood ADHD, prior diagnosis of depression, greater severity of current depression and anxiety, and cigarette smoking increased the likelihood of adult ADHD.
Conclusion: A notable proportion of students in this study had suspected adult ADHD. Early evaluation of students with ADHD and identification of those at risk may potentially help in improving their academic performance and quality of life.

Keywords

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mental disorders, risk assessment, Saudi Arabia, students, young adult, prevalence

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Waleed Ahmed Alghamdi,Faten N Alzaben,Hashem H Alhashemi,Saeed Sami Shaaban,Khawlah M Fairaq,Ahmed S Alsulaimani,Basmah A Mahin,Radwan A Ghurab,Mohammad Gamal Sehlo,Harold G Koenig," year="2022" title="Prevalence and Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among College Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia" volume="10" issue="2" journal="Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences" shortjournal="Saudi J Med Med Sc" startpage="131" endpage="138" articlenum="" doi="10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_654_21"]

Awareness and Attitudes

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Prevalence and Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among College Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Open Access | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
Authors:

Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences

10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_654_21

Abstract

Background: Childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed in Saudi Arabia, but there is negligible evidence regarding adult ADHD in college students.
Objective: To determine the prevalence and correlates of ADHD among undergraduates at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 2280 undergraduate students from 11 colleges at King Abdulaziz University, one of the largest university in Saudi Arabia, were approached in person with a questionnaire that elicited information regarding demographics, education, psychiatric history, health behaviors, and ADHD. A validated Arabic version of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale was used.
Results: A total of 2059 students (90%) completed the questionnaire (mean age: 21.2 years). Almost one-tenth (11.9%) of the sample met the criteria for adult ADHD; only 6.5% had been diagnosed with ADHD in childhood and <1% (0.8%) had taken medication for the same. Multivariate analyses revealed that high family income, low grade in the last semester, parental divorce, diagnosis of childhood ADHD, prior diagnosis of depression, greater severity of current depression and anxiety, and cigarette smoking increased the likelihood of adult ADHD.
Conclusion: A notable proportion of students in this study had suspected adult ADHD. Early evaluation of students with ADHD and identification of those at risk may potentially help in improving their academic performance and quality of life.

Keywords

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mental disorders, risk assessment, Saudi Arabia, students, young adult, prevalence

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Waleed Ahmed Alghamdi,Faten N Alzaben,Hashem H Alhashemi,Saeed Sami Shaaban,Khawlah M Fairaq,Ahmed S Alsulaimani,Basmah A Mahin,Radwan A Ghurab,Mohammad Gamal Sehlo,Harold G Koenig," year="2022" title="Prevalence and Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among College Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia" volume="10" issue="2" journal="Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences" shortjournal="Saudi J Med Med Sc" startpage="131" endpage="138" articlenum="" doi="10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_654_21"]

Diagnosis

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Prevalence and Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among College Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Open Access | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
Authors:

Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences

10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_654_21

Abstract

Background: Childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed in Saudi Arabia, but there is negligible evidence regarding adult ADHD in college students.
Objective: To determine the prevalence and correlates of ADHD among undergraduates at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 2280 undergraduate students from 11 colleges at King Abdulaziz University, one of the largest university in Saudi Arabia, were approached in person with a questionnaire that elicited information regarding demographics, education, psychiatric history, health behaviors, and ADHD. A validated Arabic version of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale was used.
Results: A total of 2059 students (90%) completed the questionnaire (mean age: 21.2 years). Almost one-tenth (11.9%) of the sample met the criteria for adult ADHD; only 6.5% had been diagnosed with ADHD in childhood and <1% (0.8%) had taken medication for the same. Multivariate analyses revealed that high family income, low grade in the last semester, parental divorce, diagnosis of childhood ADHD, prior diagnosis of depression, greater severity of current depression and anxiety, and cigarette smoking increased the likelihood of adult ADHD.
Conclusion: A notable proportion of students in this study had suspected adult ADHD. Early evaluation of students with ADHD and identification of those at risk may potentially help in improving their academic performance and quality of life.

Keywords

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mental disorders, risk assessment, Saudi Arabia, students, young adult, prevalence

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Waleed Ahmed Alghamdi,Faten N Alzaben,Hashem H Alhashemi,Saeed Sami Shaaban,Khawlah M Fairaq,Ahmed S Alsulaimani,Basmah A Mahin,Radwan A Ghurab,Mohammad Gamal Sehlo,Harold G Koenig," year="2022" title="Prevalence and Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among College Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia" volume="10" issue="2" journal="Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences" shortjournal="Saudi J Med Med Sc" startpage="131" endpage="138" articlenum="" doi="10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_654_21"]

Language & Communication

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Prevalence and Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among College Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Open Access | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
Authors:

Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences

10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_654_21

Abstract

Background: Childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed in Saudi Arabia, but there is negligible evidence regarding adult ADHD in college students.
Objective: To determine the prevalence and correlates of ADHD among undergraduates at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 2280 undergraduate students from 11 colleges at King Abdulaziz University, one of the largest university in Saudi Arabia, were approached in person with a questionnaire that elicited information regarding demographics, education, psychiatric history, health behaviors, and ADHD. A validated Arabic version of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale was used.
Results: A total of 2059 students (90%) completed the questionnaire (mean age: 21.2 years). Almost one-tenth (11.9%) of the sample met the criteria for adult ADHD; only 6.5% had been diagnosed with ADHD in childhood and <1% (0.8%) had taken medication for the same. Multivariate analyses revealed that high family income, low grade in the last semester, parental divorce, diagnosis of childhood ADHD, prior diagnosis of depression, greater severity of current depression and anxiety, and cigarette smoking increased the likelihood of adult ADHD.
Conclusion: A notable proportion of students in this study had suspected adult ADHD. Early evaluation of students with ADHD and identification of those at risk may potentially help in improving their academic performance and quality of life.

Keywords

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mental disorders, risk assessment, Saudi Arabia, students, young adult, prevalence

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Waleed Ahmed Alghamdi,Faten N Alzaben,Hashem H Alhashemi,Saeed Sami Shaaban,Khawlah M Fairaq,Ahmed S Alsulaimani,Basmah A Mahin,Radwan A Ghurab,Mohammad Gamal Sehlo,Harold G Koenig," year="2022" title="Prevalence and Correlates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among College Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia" volume="10" issue="2" journal="Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences" shortjournal="Saudi J Med Med Sc" startpage="131" endpage="138" articlenum="" doi="10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_654_21"]