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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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ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies

ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies
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Journal of Attention Disorders

10.1177/1087054708325976

Abstract

Objective: Epidemiological studies on psychiatric disorders are quite rare in the Arab World. This article reviews epidemiological studies on ADHD in all the Arab countries. Method: All epidemiological studies on ADHD conducted from 1966 through the present were reviewed. Samples were drawn from the general community, primary care clinical set- tings, and populations of traumatized children. Data on prevalence, gender differences, risk factors, comorbidity, and burden of ADHD were reviewed Results: ADHD rates in Arab populations were similar to those in other cultures. Comparisons within Arab studies were difficult given the variability of methodology and instruments used. Conclusion: There is an important need for research on ADHD in the Arab World, not only to assess the national prevalence in children and adolescents, but also to look at the differential burden and treatment of this disorder, which has high levels of mental comorbidities and high impact across the life span.

Keywords

arab world, beirut, featured, lebanon, review, study

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Lynn G Farah,John A Fayyad,Valsamma Eapen,Youmna Cassir,Mariana M Salamoun,Caroline C Tabet,Zeina N Mneimneh,Elie G Karam, G Karam," year="2009" title="ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies" volume="13" issue="3" journal="Journal of Attention Disorders" shortjournal="J Atten Disord" startpage="211" endpage="222" articlenum="" doi="10.1177/1087054708325976"]

Prevalence

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ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies

ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies
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Journal of Attention Disorders

10.1177/1087054708325976

Abstract

Objective: Epidemiological studies on psychiatric disorders are quite rare in the Arab World. This article reviews epidemiological studies on ADHD in all the Arab countries. Method: All epidemiological studies on ADHD conducted from 1966 through the present were reviewed. Samples were drawn from the general community, primary care clinical set- tings, and populations of traumatized children. Data on prevalence, gender differences, risk factors, comorbidity, and burden of ADHD were reviewed Results: ADHD rates in Arab populations were similar to those in other cultures. Comparisons within Arab studies were difficult given the variability of methodology and instruments used. Conclusion: There is an important need for research on ADHD in the Arab World, not only to assess the national prevalence in children and adolescents, but also to look at the differential burden and treatment of this disorder, which has high levels of mental comorbidities and high impact across the life span.

Keywords

arab world, beirut, featured, lebanon, review, study

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Lynn G Farah,John A Fayyad,Valsamma Eapen,Youmna Cassir,Mariana M Salamoun,Caroline C Tabet,Zeina N Mneimneh,Elie G Karam, G Karam," year="2009" title="ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies" volume="13" issue="3" journal="Journal of Attention Disorders" shortjournal="J Atten Disord" startpage="211" endpage="222" articlenum="" doi="10.1177/1087054708325976"]

Awareness and Attitudes

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ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies

ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies
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Journal of Attention Disorders

10.1177/1087054708325976

Abstract

Objective: Epidemiological studies on psychiatric disorders are quite rare in the Arab World. This article reviews epidemiological studies on ADHD in all the Arab countries. Method: All epidemiological studies on ADHD conducted from 1966 through the present were reviewed. Samples were drawn from the general community, primary care clinical set- tings, and populations of traumatized children. Data on prevalence, gender differences, risk factors, comorbidity, and burden of ADHD were reviewed Results: ADHD rates in Arab populations were similar to those in other cultures. Comparisons within Arab studies were difficult given the variability of methodology and instruments used. Conclusion: There is an important need for research on ADHD in the Arab World, not only to assess the national prevalence in children and adolescents, but also to look at the differential burden and treatment of this disorder, which has high levels of mental comorbidities and high impact across the life span.

Keywords

arab world, beirut, featured, lebanon, review, study

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Lynn G Farah,John A Fayyad,Valsamma Eapen,Youmna Cassir,Mariana M Salamoun,Caroline C Tabet,Zeina N Mneimneh,Elie G Karam, G Karam," year="2009" title="ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies" volume="13" issue="3" journal="Journal of Attention Disorders" shortjournal="J Atten Disord" startpage="211" endpage="222" articlenum="" doi="10.1177/1087054708325976"]

Diagnosis

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ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies

ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies
Authors:

Journal of Attention Disorders

10.1177/1087054708325976

Abstract

Objective: Epidemiological studies on psychiatric disorders are quite rare in the Arab World. This article reviews epidemiological studies on ADHD in all the Arab countries. Method: All epidemiological studies on ADHD conducted from 1966 through the present were reviewed. Samples were drawn from the general community, primary care clinical set- tings, and populations of traumatized children. Data on prevalence, gender differences, risk factors, comorbidity, and burden of ADHD were reviewed Results: ADHD rates in Arab populations were similar to those in other cultures. Comparisons within Arab studies were difficult given the variability of methodology and instruments used. Conclusion: There is an important need for research on ADHD in the Arab World, not only to assess the national prevalence in children and adolescents, but also to look at the differential burden and treatment of this disorder, which has high levels of mental comorbidities and high impact across the life span.

Keywords

arab world, beirut, featured, lebanon, review, study

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Lynn G Farah,John A Fayyad,Valsamma Eapen,Youmna Cassir,Mariana M Salamoun,Caroline C Tabet,Zeina N Mneimneh,Elie G Karam, G Karam," year="2009" title="ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies" volume="13" issue="3" journal="Journal of Attention Disorders" shortjournal="J Atten Disord" startpage="211" endpage="222" articlenum="" doi="10.1177/1087054708325976"]

Language & Communication

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ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies

ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies
Authors:

Journal of Attention Disorders

10.1177/1087054708325976

Abstract

Objective: Epidemiological studies on psychiatric disorders are quite rare in the Arab World. This article reviews epidemiological studies on ADHD in all the Arab countries. Method: All epidemiological studies on ADHD conducted from 1966 through the present were reviewed. Samples were drawn from the general community, primary care clinical set- tings, and populations of traumatized children. Data on prevalence, gender differences, risk factors, comorbidity, and burden of ADHD were reviewed Results: ADHD rates in Arab populations were similar to those in other cultures. Comparisons within Arab studies were difficult given the variability of methodology and instruments used. Conclusion: There is an important need for research on ADHD in the Arab World, not only to assess the national prevalence in children and adolescents, but also to look at the differential burden and treatment of this disorder, which has high levels of mental comorbidities and high impact across the life span.

Keywords

arab world, beirut, featured, lebanon, review, study

Citation

[research_citation style="APA" pubtype="journal" authors="Lynn G Farah,John A Fayyad,Valsamma Eapen,Youmna Cassir,Mariana M Salamoun,Caroline C Tabet,Zeina N Mneimneh,Elie G Karam, G Karam," year="2009" title="ADHD in the Arab World : A Review of Epidemiologic Studies" volume="13" issue="3" journal="Journal of Attention Disorders" shortjournal="J Atten Disord" startpage="211" endpage="222" articlenum="" doi="10.1177/1087054708325976"]