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
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder awareness among the Saudi population: A cross sectional study
- Waad Bander Aljammaz
- Shahad Nasser Alruqayb
- Hanadi Mohammed Alotaibi
- Rana Zaid Alsaeed
- Khawlah Abdullah Alhaqbani
- Razan Albrahim
- Shahad Abduallah Albogami
- Tabinda Hasan
Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences
10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009Abstract
Background and Aims:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a major public health problem because of it is associated morbidity and disability in children. It is a multi-faceted dilemma posing social, academic, psychological and psychiatric issues during childhood. This study aimed to investigate the level of awareness about ADHD among adults in Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study with a convenience sampling was conducted in Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia between September 2020 and April 2021 and the sample size was 1148. Sociodemographic characteristics, true and false beliefs, and awareness of ADHD were assessed by online survey.
Results:
Majority of the respondents agreed that ADHD needs medical treatment by a specialist at early age combined with behavior therapy(85%). 89% of the respondents believed that people with ADHD demonstrate excessive physical movements. 48% of the participants had poor knowledge about ADHD(less than 60% score), the level of knowledge varied with education level. Participants who less educated had lower level of awareness of ADHD. Also, participants who were employed, with high income showed higher level of awareness. The preferred way to increase ADHD awareness was social media(35%) followed by mass media (22%).
Conclusions:
The awareness of ADHD in adult Saudi population is reasonable but not ideal. Education and employment appear to significantly improve people’s knowledge about the disorder. Social media is the main agent in spreading ADHD awareness among people. Community based proactive and accessible resources must be developed on ‘population based needs and means’ in order to improve ADHD beliefs and awareness levels among the Saudi population.
Keywords
ADHD, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, knowledge, attitude, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Waad Bander Aljammaz,Shahad Nasser Alruqayb,Hanadi Mohammed Alotaibi,Rana Zaid Alsaeed,Khawlah Abdullah Alhaqbani,Razan Albrahim,Shahad Abduallah Albogami,Tabinda Hasan," year="2023" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder awareness among the Saudi population: A cross sectional study" volume="11" issue="3" journal="Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences" shortjournal="Majmaah J Heal Sci" startpage="82" endpage="90" articlenum="" doi="10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009
Prevalence
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder awareness among the Saudi population: A cross sectional study
- Waad Bander Aljammaz
- Shahad Nasser Alruqayb
- Hanadi Mohammed Alotaibi
- Rana Zaid Alsaeed
- Khawlah Abdullah Alhaqbani
- Razan Albrahim
- Shahad Abduallah Albogami
- Tabinda Hasan
Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences
10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009Abstract
Background and Aims:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a major public health problem because of it is associated morbidity and disability in children. It is a multi-faceted dilemma posing social, academic, psychological and psychiatric issues during childhood. This study aimed to investigate the level of awareness about ADHD among adults in Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study with a convenience sampling was conducted in Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia between September 2020 and April 2021 and the sample size was 1148. Sociodemographic characteristics, true and false beliefs, and awareness of ADHD were assessed by online survey.
Results:
Majority of the respondents agreed that ADHD needs medical treatment by a specialist at early age combined with behavior therapy(85%). 89% of the respondents believed that people with ADHD demonstrate excessive physical movements. 48% of the participants had poor knowledge about ADHD(less than 60% score), the level of knowledge varied with education level. Participants who less educated had lower level of awareness of ADHD. Also, participants who were employed, with high income showed higher level of awareness. The preferred way to increase ADHD awareness was social media(35%) followed by mass media (22%).
Conclusions:
The awareness of ADHD in adult Saudi population is reasonable but not ideal. Education and employment appear to significantly improve people’s knowledge about the disorder. Social media is the main agent in spreading ADHD awareness among people. Community based proactive and accessible resources must be developed on ‘population based needs and means’ in order to improve ADHD beliefs and awareness levels among the Saudi population.
Keywords
ADHD, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, knowledge, attitude, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Waad Bander Aljammaz,Shahad Nasser Alruqayb,Hanadi Mohammed Alotaibi,Rana Zaid Alsaeed,Khawlah Abdullah Alhaqbani,Razan Albrahim,Shahad Abduallah Albogami,Tabinda Hasan," year="2023" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder awareness among the Saudi population: A cross sectional study" volume="11" issue="3" journal="Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences" shortjournal="Majmaah J Heal Sci" startpage="82" endpage="90" articlenum="" doi="10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009
Awareness and Attitudes
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder awareness among the Saudi population: A cross sectional study
- Waad Bander Aljammaz
- Shahad Nasser Alruqayb
- Hanadi Mohammed Alotaibi
- Rana Zaid Alsaeed
- Khawlah Abdullah Alhaqbani
- Razan Albrahim
- Shahad Abduallah Albogami
- Tabinda Hasan
Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences
10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009Abstract
Background and Aims:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a major public health problem because of it is associated morbidity and disability in children. It is a multi-faceted dilemma posing social, academic, psychological and psychiatric issues during childhood. This study aimed to investigate the level of awareness about ADHD among adults in Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study with a convenience sampling was conducted in Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia between September 2020 and April 2021 and the sample size was 1148. Sociodemographic characteristics, true and false beliefs, and awareness of ADHD were assessed by online survey.
Results:
Majority of the respondents agreed that ADHD needs medical treatment by a specialist at early age combined with behavior therapy(85%). 89% of the respondents believed that people with ADHD demonstrate excessive physical movements. 48% of the participants had poor knowledge about ADHD(less than 60% score), the level of knowledge varied with education level. Participants who less educated had lower level of awareness of ADHD. Also, participants who were employed, with high income showed higher level of awareness. The preferred way to increase ADHD awareness was social media(35%) followed by mass media (22%).
Conclusions:
The awareness of ADHD in adult Saudi population is reasonable but not ideal. Education and employment appear to significantly improve people’s knowledge about the disorder. Social media is the main agent in spreading ADHD awareness among people. Community based proactive and accessible resources must be developed on ‘population based needs and means’ in order to improve ADHD beliefs and awareness levels among the Saudi population.
Keywords
ADHD, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, knowledge, attitude, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Waad Bander Aljammaz,Shahad Nasser Alruqayb,Hanadi Mohammed Alotaibi,Rana Zaid Alsaeed,Khawlah Abdullah Alhaqbani,Razan Albrahim,Shahad Abduallah Albogami,Tabinda Hasan," year="2023" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder awareness among the Saudi population: A cross sectional study" volume="11" issue="3" journal="Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences" shortjournal="Majmaah J Heal Sci" startpage="82" endpage="90" articlenum="" doi="10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009
Diagnosis
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder awareness among the Saudi population: A cross sectional study
- Waad Bander Aljammaz
- Shahad Nasser Alruqayb
- Hanadi Mohammed Alotaibi
- Rana Zaid Alsaeed
- Khawlah Abdullah Alhaqbani
- Razan Albrahim
- Shahad Abduallah Albogami
- Tabinda Hasan
Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences
10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009Abstract
Background and Aims:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a major public health problem because of it is associated morbidity and disability in children. It is a multi-faceted dilemma posing social, academic, psychological and psychiatric issues during childhood. This study aimed to investigate the level of awareness about ADHD among adults in Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study with a convenience sampling was conducted in Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia between September 2020 and April 2021 and the sample size was 1148. Sociodemographic characteristics, true and false beliefs, and awareness of ADHD were assessed by online survey.
Results:
Majority of the respondents agreed that ADHD needs medical treatment by a specialist at early age combined with behavior therapy(85%). 89% of the respondents believed that people with ADHD demonstrate excessive physical movements. 48% of the participants had poor knowledge about ADHD(less than 60% score), the level of knowledge varied with education level. Participants who less educated had lower level of awareness of ADHD. Also, participants who were employed, with high income showed higher level of awareness. The preferred way to increase ADHD awareness was social media(35%) followed by mass media (22%).
Conclusions:
The awareness of ADHD in adult Saudi population is reasonable but not ideal. Education and employment appear to significantly improve people’s knowledge about the disorder. Social media is the main agent in spreading ADHD awareness among people. Community based proactive and accessible resources must be developed on ‘population based needs and means’ in order to improve ADHD beliefs and awareness levels among the Saudi population.
Keywords
ADHD, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, knowledge, attitude, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Waad Bander Aljammaz,Shahad Nasser Alruqayb,Hanadi Mohammed Alotaibi,Rana Zaid Alsaeed,Khawlah Abdullah Alhaqbani,Razan Albrahim,Shahad Abduallah Albogami,Tabinda Hasan," year="2023" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder awareness among the Saudi population: A cross sectional study" volume="11" issue="3" journal="Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences" shortjournal="Majmaah J Heal Sci" startpage="82" endpage="90" articlenum="" doi="10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009
Language & Communication
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder awareness among the Saudi population: A cross sectional study
- Waad Bander Aljammaz
- Shahad Nasser Alruqayb
- Hanadi Mohammed Alotaibi
- Rana Zaid Alsaeed
- Khawlah Abdullah Alhaqbani
- Razan Albrahim
- Shahad Abduallah Albogami
- Tabinda Hasan
Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences
10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009Abstract
Background and Aims:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a major public health problem because of it is associated morbidity and disability in children. It is a multi-faceted dilemma posing social, academic, psychological and psychiatric issues during childhood. This study aimed to investigate the level of awareness about ADHD among adults in Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study with a convenience sampling was conducted in Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia between September 2020 and April 2021 and the sample size was 1148. Sociodemographic characteristics, true and false beliefs, and awareness of ADHD were assessed by online survey.
Results:
Majority of the respondents agreed that ADHD needs medical treatment by a specialist at early age combined with behavior therapy(85%). 89% of the respondents believed that people with ADHD demonstrate excessive physical movements. 48% of the participants had poor knowledge about ADHD(less than 60% score), the level of knowledge varied with education level. Participants who less educated had lower level of awareness of ADHD. Also, participants who were employed, with high income showed higher level of awareness. The preferred way to increase ADHD awareness was social media(35%) followed by mass media (22%).
Conclusions:
The awareness of ADHD in adult Saudi population is reasonable but not ideal. Education and employment appear to significantly improve people’s knowledge about the disorder. Social media is the main agent in spreading ADHD awareness among people. Community based proactive and accessible resources must be developed on ‘population based needs and means’ in order to improve ADHD beliefs and awareness levels among the Saudi population.
Keywords
ADHD, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, knowledge, attitude, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Waad Bander Aljammaz,Shahad Nasser Alruqayb,Hanadi Mohammed Alotaibi,Rana Zaid Alsaeed,Khawlah Abdullah Alhaqbani,Razan Albrahim,Shahad Abduallah Albogami,Tabinda Hasan," year="2023" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder awareness among the Saudi population: A cross sectional study" volume="11" issue="3" journal="Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences" shortjournal="Majmaah J Heal Sci" startpage="82" endpage="90" articlenum="" doi="10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009"]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/10.5455/mjhs.2023.03.009