Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Mukhopadhyay, Maya; Misra, Saheli; Mitra, Tapashi; Niyogi, Prabal

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“…Among Arab countries, the prevalence of ADHD detected in the present study was higher than that obtained by a cross-sectional study in Qatar (9.4%) and Oman (5.1% in girls and 7.8% in boys) but lower than in the United Arab Emirates (14.9%) (20) and Saudi (21). Worldwide, the prevalence in the current study was lower than in India (15.5%) (22), and the United States of America (USA) (19.0%) (23) but higher than in Canada (9.0%) and New Zealand (5.0%) (24). This variability in the prevalence of ADHD could be attributed to variation in the demography of the study populations, study design and criteria for selecting key symptoms (e.g., inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity).…”

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Role o school teachers in identifying attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school children in Mansoura, Egypt

Awadalla¹,

Ali²,

Elshaer³

et al. 2016

East Mediterr Health J

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There is a knowledge gap in primary school teachers that affects their ability to detect attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study measured primary school teachers' knowledge about ADHD, and implemented a training programme to improve early detection of ADHD. The prevalence and risk factors of ADHD were also studied. The training programme was implemented through a 2-day workshop for 39 primary school teachers who completed a validated Arabic version of the ADHD Rating Scale for 873 primary school children. The children's parents completed the questionnaire to explore ADHD risk factors. The teachers' pre-training knowledge scores of ADHD ranged from 17.9 to 46.2%. Post-training, their scores improved significantly to 69.2-94.9%. Prevalence rate of ADHD was 12.60%. On logistic regression, independent predictors of ADHD were female gender, unemployed fathers and rural residence. In conclusion, ADHD is a significant health problem among primary school children in Mansoura, Egypt. Efforts should be made to improve teachers' knowledge about ADHD and control modifiable risk factors. RÉSUMÉ Il existe certaines lacunes en matière de connaissances des enseignants du primaire qui affecte leur capacité à détecter le trouble de déficit de l'attention avec hyperactivité (TDHA). La présente étude a permis de mesurer les connaissances de ces enseignants à cet égard et de mettre en place un programme de formation visant à améliorer le dépistage précoce du TDAH. La prévalence et les facteurs de risque de ce trouble ont par ailleurs été examinés. Le programme de formation a été mis en place sous la forme d'un atelier de deux jours destiné à 39 enseignants du primaire qui ont réalisé une évaluation du TDAH pour 873 élèves du primaire en utilisant une version arabe validée de l'échelle. Les parents des élèves ont rempli un questionnaire visant à déterminer les facteurs de risque du TDAH. Les scores à l'échelle d'évaluation du TDAH portant sur la connaissance des enseignants avant la formation allaient de 17,9 % à 46,2 %, et affichaient une nette amélioration après formation (69,2 % à 94,9 %). Le taux de prévalence du TDAH était de 12,60 %. La régression logistique a révélé que les variables indépendantes étaient l'appartenance au sexe féminin, le chômage du père et la résidence en milieu rural. En conclusion, le TDAH représente un problème de santé important parmi les élèves du primaire à Mansoura, en Égypte. Des efforts doivent être déployés pour améliorer les connaissances des enseignants sur le TDAH et contrôler les facteurs de risque modifiables. ‫بمرص‬ ‫املنصورة‬ ‫يف‬ ‫االبتدائية‬ ‫املدارس‬ ‫أطفال‬ ‫لدى‬‫املتوسط‬ ‫لرشق‬ ‫الصحية‬ ‫املجلة‬ ‫العرشون‬ ‫و‬ ‫الثاين‬ ‫املجلد‬ ‫الثامن‬ ‫العدد‬ 587

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Role o school teachers in identifying attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school children in Mansoura, Egypt

Awadalla¹,

Ali²,

Elshaer³

et al. 2016

East Mediterr Health J

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“…Similar results were seen in other Indian studies. [4610] In our study, we find that educational qualification of parents and age of parents are not significant risk factors for ADHD. Similar observations have been reported in a Turkish study,[11] according to which there was no co-relation between ADHD, parental age, or profession.…”

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confidence: 52%

“…There was no significant association between type of ADHD and socio-economic class, prematurity, or perinatal adversity in our study. Similarly, the Kolkata study[4] study did not find increased incidence of ADHD in LBW children and studies by Godman and co-authors[14] also have not found significant perinatal risk factors contributing to ADHD. Persistent crying in infancy, traumatic brain injury, and excessive television viewing have been postulated as risk factors for development of ADHD by a few studies.…”

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Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children: Clinical Profile and Co-morbidity

Venkatesh¹,

Ravikumar²,

Andal³

et al. 2012

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

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Background:To study the clinical profile and co-morbidity in Indian children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Materials and Methods:A prospective analytical study of 2 years duration at the Child Guidance Clinic of a pediatric tertiary care hospital in a south Indian city using Diagnostic and statistical manual of Mental Disorders-1V based questionnaires.Results:Of the 251 referrals, 51 (20.3%) children met the inclusion criteria for the diagnosis of ADHD. M:F ratio was 6.3:1. The mean age was 5.7 years. A majority of the children belonged to middle and lower socio-economic class and were first-born children. Most children were brought up in nuclear families. History of delayed speech and language development was commonly seen in these children. Combined type of ADHD was the most common type. At least one co-morbid diagnosis was seen in 86.3% of children, and learning disability was the most common co-morbid diagnosis. The mean IQ was 90 (SD±12).Conclusion:Early markers of cognitive dysfunction like delayed speech, language and social and adaptive development may be a pointer towards the diagnosis of ADHD in children. Knowledge about their sociodemographic profile and other co-morbid conditions that are associated with ADHD is necessary to fully understand the magnitude of the problem and to plan effective therapy for them.

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“…The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), reported that 12.8% of children suffer from mental health problems (ICMR, 2009). Various screening surveys report that 1 -20% of the children in India were found to have attention defi cit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with a vast increase over the last few years (Mukhopadhyay et al, 2003). According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Bangalore, India, schizophrenia is prevalent among 1.1% of the total population, while the overall lifetime prevalence rate of mental disorders is 10 -12% (NIMHANS, 2003).…”

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Current status of psychology and clinical psychology in India – An appraisal

Virudhagirinathan¹,

Karunanidhi

2014

International Review of Psychiatry

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This paper provides an overview of the social and cultural context for the emergence and development of psychology in India and also more specifically of the development of clinical psychology. It details the range of universities offering psychology programmes and the various bodies involved in supporting the development of the psychology. The paper also describes the development of clinical psychology in India and the variety of roles undertaken by clinical psychologists. Finally, it raises a number of issues facing the development of Indian psychology into the future.

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Cited by 31 publications

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Role o school teachers in identifying attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school children in Mansoura, Egypt

Role o school teachers in identifying attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school children in Mansoura, Egypt

Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children: Clinical Profile and Co-morbidity

Current status of psychology and clinical psychology in India – An appraisal

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