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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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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Ignored Disorder in Primary School Children in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia

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International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)

10.21474/IJAR01/1789

Abstract

Background:- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neglected illness in Arar, Norther area, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Objective:- The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of ADHD among primary schools children of Arar city, the capital of the Northern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methods:- A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from the teachers of children who attended 4 randomly selected primary schools in Arar city during the study

period. The Conners 10-item Abbreviated Teacher Rating Scale (ATRS) was used.

Results:- 85 children fulfilled the stated criteria for ADHD giving a prevalence rate of 27.9%.

Conclusion:- The prevalence of ADHD in our setting is 27.9%, which is more than that obtained elsewhere in the world.

Keywords

Prevalence, Children

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Nagah Mohamed Aboel-Fetoh,Jamilah Faisal Alnathir,Aminah Abdullah Alhussain,Hayat Faisal Alnathir," year="2016" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Ignored Disorder in Primary School Children in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia" volume="4" issue="10" journal="International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)" shortjournal="Int. J. Adv. Res." startpage="299" endpage="304" articlenum="" doi="10.21474/IJAR01/1789"]

Prevalence

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Ignored Disorder in Primary School Children in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia

Authors:

International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)

10.21474/IJAR01/1789

Abstract

Background:- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neglected illness in Arar, Norther area, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Objective:- The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of ADHD among primary schools children of Arar city, the capital of the Northern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methods:- A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from the teachers of children who attended 4 randomly selected primary schools in Arar city during the study

period. The Conners 10-item Abbreviated Teacher Rating Scale (ATRS) was used.

Results:- 85 children fulfilled the stated criteria for ADHD giving a prevalence rate of 27.9%.

Conclusion:- The prevalence of ADHD in our setting is 27.9%, which is more than that obtained elsewhere in the world.

Keywords

Prevalence, Children

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Nagah Mohamed Aboel-Fetoh,Jamilah Faisal Alnathir,Aminah Abdullah Alhussain,Hayat Faisal Alnathir," year="2016" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Ignored Disorder in Primary School Children in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia" volume="4" issue="10" journal="International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)" shortjournal="Int. J. Adv. Res." startpage="299" endpage="304" articlenum="" doi="10.21474/IJAR01/1789"]

Awareness and Attitudes

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Ignored Disorder in Primary School Children in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia

Authors:

International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)

10.21474/IJAR01/1789

Abstract

Background:- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neglected illness in Arar, Norther area, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Objective:- The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of ADHD among primary schools children of Arar city, the capital of the Northern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methods:- A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from the teachers of children who attended 4 randomly selected primary schools in Arar city during the study

period. The Conners 10-item Abbreviated Teacher Rating Scale (ATRS) was used.

Results:- 85 children fulfilled the stated criteria for ADHD giving a prevalence rate of 27.9%.

Conclusion:- The prevalence of ADHD in our setting is 27.9%, which is more than that obtained elsewhere in the world.

Keywords

Prevalence, Children

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Nagah Mohamed Aboel-Fetoh,Jamilah Faisal Alnathir,Aminah Abdullah Alhussain,Hayat Faisal Alnathir," year="2016" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Ignored Disorder in Primary School Children in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia" volume="4" issue="10" journal="International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)" shortjournal="Int. J. Adv. Res." startpage="299" endpage="304" articlenum="" doi="10.21474/IJAR01/1789"]

Diagnosis

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Ignored Disorder in Primary School Children in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia

Authors:

International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)

10.21474/IJAR01/1789

Abstract

Background:- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neglected illness in Arar, Norther area, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Objective:- The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of ADHD among primary schools children of Arar city, the capital of the Northern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methods:- A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from the teachers of children who attended 4 randomly selected primary schools in Arar city during the study

period. The Conners 10-item Abbreviated Teacher Rating Scale (ATRS) was used.

Results:- 85 children fulfilled the stated criteria for ADHD giving a prevalence rate of 27.9%.

Conclusion:- The prevalence of ADHD in our setting is 27.9%, which is more than that obtained elsewhere in the world.

Keywords

Prevalence, Children

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Nagah Mohamed Aboel-Fetoh,Jamilah Faisal Alnathir,Aminah Abdullah Alhussain,Hayat Faisal Alnathir," year="2016" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Ignored Disorder in Primary School Children in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia" volume="4" issue="10" journal="International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)" shortjournal="Int. J. Adv. Res." startpage="299" endpage="304" articlenum="" doi="10.21474/IJAR01/1789"]

Language & Communication

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Ignored Disorder in Primary School Children in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia

Authors:

International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)

10.21474/IJAR01/1789

Abstract

Background:- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neglected illness in Arar, Norther area, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Objective:- The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of ADHD among primary schools children of Arar city, the capital of the Northern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methods:- A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from the teachers of children who attended 4 randomly selected primary schools in Arar city during the study

period. The Conners 10-item Abbreviated Teacher Rating Scale (ATRS) was used.

Results:- 85 children fulfilled the stated criteria for ADHD giving a prevalence rate of 27.9%.

Conclusion:- The prevalence of ADHD in our setting is 27.9%, which is more than that obtained elsewhere in the world.

Keywords

Prevalence, Children

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Nagah Mohamed Aboel-Fetoh,Jamilah Faisal Alnathir,Aminah Abdullah Alhussain,Hayat Faisal Alnathir," year="2016" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Ignored Disorder in Primary School Children in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia" volume="4" issue="10" journal="International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)" shortjournal="Int. J. Adv. Res." startpage="299" endpage="304" articlenum="" doi="10.21474/IJAR01/1789"]