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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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Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Open Access | CC BY 4.0 | |
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Cureus

10.7759/cureus.37945

Abstract

Introduction:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, mainly in children. The signs and symptoms of ADHD include inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Consequently, Childhood Absence Epilepsy (CAE) tends to present in children with sudden and recurrent episodes of loss of awareness alongside symptoms that occasionally include clonic, atonic, and simple automatisms. The present study evaluates parents' knowledge in Makkah regarding the difference between ADHD and CAE.

Methodology:
The study was conducted among Saudi Arabian parents living in Makkah. Data were collected in April 2022 through the use of an online survey that was distributed electronically via social media platforms. The inclusion criteria entailed parents from different socio-economic backgrounds. In contrast, the exclusion criteria entailed parents who had not been involved in raising their children and those with children with intellectual disabilities. A group of consultants was tasked with validating all data collected through an original questionnaire. To effectively calculate the study sample size, OpenEpi Version 3.01 was used. Lastly, all statistical analyses were conducted with Stata Social Sciences (SPSS®) software for Mac, version 26 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA).

Results:
A total of 633 participants completed the survey. Of the total respondents, approximately 1% indicated having a good knowledge level, 15.17% indicated having moderate knowledge, and the remaining 84% indicated poor knowledge of the subject under study. Approximately 46% of the participants reported that social media was the primary source of information. One significant issue regards the observation that the parent's level of education was statistically associated with the level of knowledge.

Conclusion:
There is limited awareness of the difference between (ADHD) and (CAE) among parents in the pediatric population. These findings highlight an opportunity to raise awareness using well-organized education programs in Makkah City.

Keywords

childhood absence epilepsy (cae), makkah, saudi arabia, level of awareness, awareness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Rahaf S Alotaibi,Ghadi A Alghamdi,Anas Alloqmani,Nada S Almuntashiri,Khaled A Alharbi,Jamil A Samkari,Abdullah A Tawakul,Omar Babateen," year="2023" title="Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study" volume="15" issue="4" journal="Cureus" shortjournal="Cureus" startpage="37945" endpage="" articlenum="" doi="10.7759/cureus.37945"]

Prevalence

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Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Open Access | CC BY 4.0 | |
Authors:

Cureus

10.7759/cureus.37945

Abstract

Introduction:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, mainly in children. The signs and symptoms of ADHD include inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Consequently, Childhood Absence Epilepsy (CAE) tends to present in children with sudden and recurrent episodes of loss of awareness alongside symptoms that occasionally include clonic, atonic, and simple automatisms. The present study evaluates parents' knowledge in Makkah regarding the difference between ADHD and CAE.

Methodology:
The study was conducted among Saudi Arabian parents living in Makkah. Data were collected in April 2022 through the use of an online survey that was distributed electronically via social media platforms. The inclusion criteria entailed parents from different socio-economic backgrounds. In contrast, the exclusion criteria entailed parents who had not been involved in raising their children and those with children with intellectual disabilities. A group of consultants was tasked with validating all data collected through an original questionnaire. To effectively calculate the study sample size, OpenEpi Version 3.01 was used. Lastly, all statistical analyses were conducted with Stata Social Sciences (SPSS®) software for Mac, version 26 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA).

Results:
A total of 633 participants completed the survey. Of the total respondents, approximately 1% indicated having a good knowledge level, 15.17% indicated having moderate knowledge, and the remaining 84% indicated poor knowledge of the subject under study. Approximately 46% of the participants reported that social media was the primary source of information. One significant issue regards the observation that the parent's level of education was statistically associated with the level of knowledge.

Conclusion:
There is limited awareness of the difference between (ADHD) and (CAE) among parents in the pediatric population. These findings highlight an opportunity to raise awareness using well-organized education programs in Makkah City.

Keywords

childhood absence epilepsy (cae), makkah, saudi arabia, level of awareness, awareness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Rahaf S Alotaibi,Ghadi A Alghamdi,Anas Alloqmani,Nada S Almuntashiri,Khaled A Alharbi,Jamil A Samkari,Abdullah A Tawakul,Omar Babateen," year="2023" title="Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study" volume="15" issue="4" journal="Cureus" shortjournal="Cureus" startpage="37945" endpage="" articlenum="" doi="10.7759/cureus.37945"]

Awareness and Attitudes

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Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Open Access | CC BY 4.0 | |
Authors:

Cureus

10.7759/cureus.37945

Abstract

Introduction:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, mainly in children. The signs and symptoms of ADHD include inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Consequently, Childhood Absence Epilepsy (CAE) tends to present in children with sudden and recurrent episodes of loss of awareness alongside symptoms that occasionally include clonic, atonic, and simple automatisms. The present study evaluates parents' knowledge in Makkah regarding the difference between ADHD and CAE.

Methodology:
The study was conducted among Saudi Arabian parents living in Makkah. Data were collected in April 2022 through the use of an online survey that was distributed electronically via social media platforms. The inclusion criteria entailed parents from different socio-economic backgrounds. In contrast, the exclusion criteria entailed parents who had not been involved in raising their children and those with children with intellectual disabilities. A group of consultants was tasked with validating all data collected through an original questionnaire. To effectively calculate the study sample size, OpenEpi Version 3.01 was used. Lastly, all statistical analyses were conducted with Stata Social Sciences (SPSS®) software for Mac, version 26 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA).

Results:
A total of 633 participants completed the survey. Of the total respondents, approximately 1% indicated having a good knowledge level, 15.17% indicated having moderate knowledge, and the remaining 84% indicated poor knowledge of the subject under study. Approximately 46% of the participants reported that social media was the primary source of information. One significant issue regards the observation that the parent's level of education was statistically associated with the level of knowledge.

Conclusion:
There is limited awareness of the difference between (ADHD) and (CAE) among parents in the pediatric population. These findings highlight an opportunity to raise awareness using well-organized education programs in Makkah City.

Keywords

childhood absence epilepsy (cae), makkah, saudi arabia, level of awareness, awareness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Rahaf S Alotaibi,Ghadi A Alghamdi,Anas Alloqmani,Nada S Almuntashiri,Khaled A Alharbi,Jamil A Samkari,Abdullah A Tawakul,Omar Babateen," year="2023" title="Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study" volume="15" issue="4" journal="Cureus" shortjournal="Cureus" startpage="37945" endpage="" articlenum="" doi="10.7759/cureus.37945"]

Diagnosis

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Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Open Access | CC BY 4.0 | |
Authors:

Cureus

10.7759/cureus.37945

Abstract

Introduction:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, mainly in children. The signs and symptoms of ADHD include inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Consequently, Childhood Absence Epilepsy (CAE) tends to present in children with sudden and recurrent episodes of loss of awareness alongside symptoms that occasionally include clonic, atonic, and simple automatisms. The present study evaluates parents' knowledge in Makkah regarding the difference between ADHD and CAE.

Methodology:
The study was conducted among Saudi Arabian parents living in Makkah. Data were collected in April 2022 through the use of an online survey that was distributed electronically via social media platforms. The inclusion criteria entailed parents from different socio-economic backgrounds. In contrast, the exclusion criteria entailed parents who had not been involved in raising their children and those with children with intellectual disabilities. A group of consultants was tasked with validating all data collected through an original questionnaire. To effectively calculate the study sample size, OpenEpi Version 3.01 was used. Lastly, all statistical analyses were conducted with Stata Social Sciences (SPSS®) software for Mac, version 26 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA).

Results:
A total of 633 participants completed the survey. Of the total respondents, approximately 1% indicated having a good knowledge level, 15.17% indicated having moderate knowledge, and the remaining 84% indicated poor knowledge of the subject under study. Approximately 46% of the participants reported that social media was the primary source of information. One significant issue regards the observation that the parent's level of education was statistically associated with the level of knowledge.

Conclusion:
There is limited awareness of the difference between (ADHD) and (CAE) among parents in the pediatric population. These findings highlight an opportunity to raise awareness using well-organized education programs in Makkah City.

Keywords

childhood absence epilepsy (cae), makkah, saudi arabia, level of awareness, awareness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Rahaf S Alotaibi,Ghadi A Alghamdi,Anas Alloqmani,Nada S Almuntashiri,Khaled A Alharbi,Jamil A Samkari,Abdullah A Tawakul,Omar Babateen," year="2023" title="Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study" volume="15" issue="4" journal="Cureus" shortjournal="Cureus" startpage="37945" endpage="" articlenum="" doi="10.7759/cureus.37945"]

Language & Communication

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Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Open Access | CC BY 4.0 | |
Authors:

Cureus

10.7759/cureus.37945

Abstract

Introduction:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, mainly in children. The signs and symptoms of ADHD include inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Consequently, Childhood Absence Epilepsy (CAE) tends to present in children with sudden and recurrent episodes of loss of awareness alongside symptoms that occasionally include clonic, atonic, and simple automatisms. The present study evaluates parents' knowledge in Makkah regarding the difference between ADHD and CAE.

Methodology:
The study was conducted among Saudi Arabian parents living in Makkah. Data were collected in April 2022 through the use of an online survey that was distributed electronically via social media platforms. The inclusion criteria entailed parents from different socio-economic backgrounds. In contrast, the exclusion criteria entailed parents who had not been involved in raising their children and those with children with intellectual disabilities. A group of consultants was tasked with validating all data collected through an original questionnaire. To effectively calculate the study sample size, OpenEpi Version 3.01 was used. Lastly, all statistical analyses were conducted with Stata Social Sciences (SPSS®) software for Mac, version 26 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA).

Results:
A total of 633 participants completed the survey. Of the total respondents, approximately 1% indicated having a good knowledge level, 15.17% indicated having moderate knowledge, and the remaining 84% indicated poor knowledge of the subject under study. Approximately 46% of the participants reported that social media was the primary source of information. One significant issue regards the observation that the parent's level of education was statistically associated with the level of knowledge.

Conclusion:
There is limited awareness of the difference between (ADHD) and (CAE) among parents in the pediatric population. These findings highlight an opportunity to raise awareness using well-organized education programs in Makkah City.

Keywords

childhood absence epilepsy (cae), makkah, saudi arabia, level of awareness, awareness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Rahaf S Alotaibi,Ghadi A Alghamdi,Anas Alloqmani,Nada S Almuntashiri,Khaled A Alharbi,Jamil A Samkari,Abdullah A Tawakul,Omar Babateen," year="2023" title="Knowledge and Awareness of Parents About the Difference Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Paediatric Population Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study" volume="15" issue="4" journal="Cureus" shortjournal="Cureus" startpage="37945" endpage="" articlenum="" doi="10.7759/cureus.37945"]