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: Knowledge and Perception of Dental Care Providers
Abstract
Aim: The aim was to measure the level of perception and knowledge of dental care providers to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at King Abdulaziz University faculty of dentistry (KAUFD), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: Three-part questionnaire with an explanatory method were mailed to 50 specialist pediatric faculty members and residents (Master, Doctorate degrees and Saudi Board) and 140 dental interns and externs. The first part of the questionnaire includes the participants" demographic information. The second part related to the participants previous clinical and educational experiences with ADHD and the third part included questions related to the participants" knowledge and management of ADHD. The respondents were asked to choose only one choice from 3 choices (agree, disagree, I do not know). Results: Working experience was found to be a significant factor (P ≤ 0.05) in relation to the background knowledge of the participants when comparing those with 10+ years of work experience to those with 1-3 years and 4-9 years work experience. Additionally, female participants had better knowledge than their male counterpart (p<0.001), as did married participants (p=0.007) and those who have children especially with regards to the adverse effects of drugs, oral health and dental management for ADHD patients (p=0.001, p=0.011, p=0.011). Interns also reported significant differences than consultants (P ≤ 0.05) in their knowledge and general information about oral health and dental management for ADHD. Conclusion: The background knowledge among a sample of oral health care providers in KAUFD was found to be statistically and positively related to the work experience in terms of years of practice as well as the social and demographic status of the participants.
Keywords
Comorbidity, featured, knowledge, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Abeer Al Nowaiser,Heba Elkhodary,Omar El Meligy,Lana Shinawy,Elham Asiri,Shuroog Aldosari," year="2017" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Knowledge and Perception of Dental Care Providers" volume="16" issue="2" journal="Journal of Oral Health and Dental Management" shortjournal="OHDM" startpage="1" endpage="7" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]
Prevalence
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Knowledge and Perception of Dental Care Providers
Abstract
Aim: The aim was to measure the level of perception and knowledge of dental care providers to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at King Abdulaziz University faculty of dentistry (KAUFD), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: Three-part questionnaire with an explanatory method were mailed to 50 specialist pediatric faculty members and residents (Master, Doctorate degrees and Saudi Board) and 140 dental interns and externs. The first part of the questionnaire includes the participants" demographic information. The second part related to the participants previous clinical and educational experiences with ADHD and the third part included questions related to the participants" knowledge and management of ADHD. The respondents were asked to choose only one choice from 3 choices (agree, disagree, I do not know). Results: Working experience was found to be a significant factor (P ≤ 0.05) in relation to the background knowledge of the participants when comparing those with 10+ years of work experience to those with 1-3 years and 4-9 years work experience. Additionally, female participants had better knowledge than their male counterpart (p<0.001), as did married participants (p=0.007) and those who have children especially with regards to the adverse effects of drugs, oral health and dental management for ADHD patients (p=0.001, p=0.011, p=0.011). Interns also reported significant differences than consultants (P ≤ 0.05) in their knowledge and general information about oral health and dental management for ADHD. Conclusion: The background knowledge among a sample of oral health care providers in KAUFD was found to be statistically and positively related to the work experience in terms of years of practice as well as the social and demographic status of the participants.
Keywords
Comorbidity, featured, knowledge, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Abeer Al Nowaiser,Heba Elkhodary,Omar El Meligy,Lana Shinawy,Elham Asiri,Shuroog Aldosari," year="2017" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Knowledge and Perception of Dental Care Providers" volume="16" issue="2" journal="Journal of Oral Health and Dental Management" shortjournal="OHDM" startpage="1" endpage="7" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]
Awareness and Attitudes
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Knowledge and Perception of Dental Care Providers
Abstract
Aim: The aim was to measure the level of perception and knowledge of dental care providers to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at King Abdulaziz University faculty of dentistry (KAUFD), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: Three-part questionnaire with an explanatory method were mailed to 50 specialist pediatric faculty members and residents (Master, Doctorate degrees and Saudi Board) and 140 dental interns and externs. The first part of the questionnaire includes the participants" demographic information. The second part related to the participants previous clinical and educational experiences with ADHD and the third part included questions related to the participants" knowledge and management of ADHD. The respondents were asked to choose only one choice from 3 choices (agree, disagree, I do not know). Results: Working experience was found to be a significant factor (P ≤ 0.05) in relation to the background knowledge of the participants when comparing those with 10+ years of work experience to those with 1-3 years and 4-9 years work experience. Additionally, female participants had better knowledge than their male counterpart (p<0.001), as did married participants (p=0.007) and those who have children especially with regards to the adverse effects of drugs, oral health and dental management for ADHD patients (p=0.001, p=0.011, p=0.011). Interns also reported significant differences than consultants (P ≤ 0.05) in their knowledge and general information about oral health and dental management for ADHD. Conclusion: The background knowledge among a sample of oral health care providers in KAUFD was found to be statistically and positively related to the work experience in terms of years of practice as well as the social and demographic status of the participants.
Keywords
Comorbidity, featured, knowledge, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Abeer Al Nowaiser,Heba Elkhodary,Omar El Meligy,Lana Shinawy,Elham Asiri,Shuroog Aldosari," year="2017" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Knowledge and Perception of Dental Care Providers" volume="16" issue="2" journal="Journal of Oral Health and Dental Management" shortjournal="OHDM" startpage="1" endpage="7" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]
Diagnosis
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Knowledge and Perception of Dental Care Providers
Abstract
Aim: The aim was to measure the level of perception and knowledge of dental care providers to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at King Abdulaziz University faculty of dentistry (KAUFD), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: Three-part questionnaire with an explanatory method were mailed to 50 specialist pediatric faculty members and residents (Master, Doctorate degrees and Saudi Board) and 140 dental interns and externs. The first part of the questionnaire includes the participants" demographic information. The second part related to the participants previous clinical and educational experiences with ADHD and the third part included questions related to the participants" knowledge and management of ADHD. The respondents were asked to choose only one choice from 3 choices (agree, disagree, I do not know). Results: Working experience was found to be a significant factor (P ≤ 0.05) in relation to the background knowledge of the participants when comparing those with 10+ years of work experience to those with 1-3 years and 4-9 years work experience. Additionally, female participants had better knowledge than their male counterpart (p<0.001), as did married participants (p=0.007) and those who have children especially with regards to the adverse effects of drugs, oral health and dental management for ADHD patients (p=0.001, p=0.011, p=0.011). Interns also reported significant differences than consultants (P ≤ 0.05) in their knowledge and general information about oral health and dental management for ADHD. Conclusion: The background knowledge among a sample of oral health care providers in KAUFD was found to be statistically and positively related to the work experience in terms of years of practice as well as the social and demographic status of the participants.
Keywords
Comorbidity, featured, knowledge, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Abeer Al Nowaiser,Heba Elkhodary,Omar El Meligy,Lana Shinawy,Elham Asiri,Shuroog Aldosari," year="2017" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Knowledge and Perception of Dental Care Providers" volume="16" issue="2" journal="Journal of Oral Health and Dental Management" shortjournal="OHDM" startpage="1" endpage="7" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]
Language & Communication
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Knowledge and Perception of Dental Care Providers
Abstract
Aim: The aim was to measure the level of perception and knowledge of dental care providers to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at King Abdulaziz University faculty of dentistry (KAUFD), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: Three-part questionnaire with an explanatory method were mailed to 50 specialist pediatric faculty members and residents (Master, Doctorate degrees and Saudi Board) and 140 dental interns and externs. The first part of the questionnaire includes the participants" demographic information. The second part related to the participants previous clinical and educational experiences with ADHD and the third part included questions related to the participants" knowledge and management of ADHD. The respondents were asked to choose only one choice from 3 choices (agree, disagree, I do not know). Results: Working experience was found to be a significant factor (P ≤ 0.05) in relation to the background knowledge of the participants when comparing those with 10+ years of work experience to those with 1-3 years and 4-9 years work experience. Additionally, female participants had better knowledge than their male counterpart (p<0.001), as did married participants (p=0.007) and those who have children especially with regards to the adverse effects of drugs, oral health and dental management for ADHD patients (p=0.001, p=0.011, p=0.011). Interns also reported significant differences than consultants (P ≤ 0.05) in their knowledge and general information about oral health and dental management for ADHD. Conclusion: The background knowledge among a sample of oral health care providers in KAUFD was found to be statistically and positively related to the work experience in terms of years of practice as well as the social and demographic status of the participants.
Keywords
Comorbidity, featured, knowledge, awarenessCitation
[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Abeer Al Nowaiser,Heba Elkhodary,Omar El Meligy,Lana Shinawy,Elham Asiri,Shuroog Aldosari," year="2017" title="Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Knowledge and Perception of Dental Care Providers" volume="16" issue="2" journal="Journal of Oral Health and Dental Management" shortjournal="OHDM" startpage="1" endpage="7" articlenum="" doi=""]Link to this page: https://res.adhd.org.sa/doi/[/if 117]