Prevalence and Correlates of ADHD Among Adolescent Students in Nigeria

Umar, Murtala M; Obindo, J T; Omigbodun, Olayinka

doi:10.1177/1087054715594456

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“…Combining these two prevalence ranges shows that ADHD of any severity, lies between 3.7 and 13.1%. These results agree with other research data (Ghossoub et al, 2017;Danielson et al, 2018;Umar et al, 2018), that prevalence of ADHD ranges between 8.8 and 12%. This appears to show that the instrument developed in this research might be a reliable tool in measuring ADHD symptoms, performing adequate screening in the school population at the Secondary Education stage.…”

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Assessment of hyperactivity-impulsivity and attention deficit in adolescents by self-report and its association with psychopathology and academic performance

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The scientific literature highlights the risk of the appearance of internalizing and externalizing symptoms, together with difficulties in the academic area, linked to diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is normally assessed by teachers and primary caregivers, disregarding the self-perception of the adolescents themselves, which limits detection of this disorder at an evolutionary stage. Our aim was to analyze the psychometric properties of a self-report for ADHD in adolescence and its relationship with psychopathology and academic performance. This study assessed an incidental sample of 267 students from secondary schools in the Region of Murcia, Spain, using the EDAH questionnaire adapted for self-report, in order to analyze its psychometric properties in assessing ADHD. The Youth Self-Report (YSR) and the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS) were also used to determine their association with psychopathological, self-control and academic performance variables. An ADHD prevalence of between 3.7 and 13.1% was observed depending on the established cut-off point. The adapted EDAH showed adequate reliability indices (α = 0.818; ω = 0.817) and explained a high variance percentage (50.655%). Adolescents with anxiety/depression difficulties, dissocial behavior, aggressiveness, and poor performance in mathematics showed a higher amount of ADHD symptoms. Moreover, self-control, dissocial behavior, age, and performance in Social Sciences acted as predictors of the disorder. The good psychometric properties of this questionnaire and its adequate correspondence with other variables of interest suggest it is an appropriate self-report instrument to assess ADHD in adolescence.

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“…20,37 However, maternal use of psychoactive substance was associated with ADHD in other studies. 43 This discrepancy may be due to sociodemographic variation of the study subjects as evidenced by only 33 (8%) of the mothers of the study subject had ever used alcohol during pregnancy and no use of cigarette at all in our case.…”

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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Associated Factors Among Children Attending Pediatric Outpatient Departments of West Shewa Zone Public Hospitals, Central Ethiopia

Benti

Bayeta

Abu

2021

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Background: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a common childhood-onset neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the child's psychosocial, educational, neuropsychological functioning self-esteem and quality of life from childhood to adulthood. It is estimated to affect about 5% of children and a third leading cause of disabilities. Objective: To assess the prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and its associated factors among children attending pediatric OPD in hospitals found in West Shoa zone, Central Ethiopia, 2020. Methods: Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2020 to February 2020 among 422 children attending pediatric OPD in selected hospitals in West Shewa Zone and disruptive behavioral rating scale was used to collect data. OPD (out patient department) is section of hospital where patients who receive treatment without staying overnight are seen. Data were entered into Epi info version 7.1.2 and exported to SPSS version 21 for analysis. Descriptive statistics were done. Bivariate logistic regression was done to examine the relationship between different independent variables with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Variable with p-value <0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Results: The prevalence rate of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among children attending pediatric OPD was 8.4%, 95% CI (5.9, 11.1). Being male (AOR= 3.35, 95% CI (1.52, 7.38), 9.39)), having a family size greater than five (AOR=3.95, CI (1.44, 10.11)), low family income (AOR=3.47, 95% CI (1.25, 10.10), presence of one or more psychosocial stressors (AOR=4.50, 95% CI (1.77, 9.42)), family history of mental illness (AOR= 3.6, 95% CI (1.78, 8.21)) and mothers having complication during pregnancy (AOR= 3.05, CI (1.10, 8.48)) were factors found to be associated with ADHD. Conclusion: Prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in this study is higher than global prevalence. This study has shown us ADHD is a public health issue that requires great emphasis and it is found to be associated with being male, younger age, large family size, low family income, psychosocial stressors, family history of mental illness and complication of pregnancy are factors associated with ADHD.

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“…We found high prevalence rates of combined ADHD of 20.21%, hyperactivity-impulsivity of 9.58% and inattention of 10.83%. These rates were higher than those reported in other studies (6,13,14,16). For example, in Turkey, a study of 1508 schoolchildren aged 6-14 years showed a prevalence of 8% for combined ADHD, 20% for inattentive subtype and 14.3% for hyperactive-impulsive subtype (6).…”

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Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among school-aged children in Jordan

Azzam¹,

Bashtawy²,

Tubaishat³

et al. 2017

East Mediterr Health J

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Prévalence du trouble de déficit de l'attention avec hyperactivité (TDAH) parmi des enfants d'âge scolaire en JordanieRÉSUMÉ La présente étude a pour objectif de déterminer la prévalence des symptômes du trouble de déficit de l'attention avec hyperactivité (TDAH) parmi des enfants scolarisés en Jordanie, ainsi que les probables facteurs de risque associés. Une étude descriptive transversale ainsi qu'un sondage aléatoire simple ont été utilisés afin de sélectionner 480 élèves, âgés de 6 à 12 ans, dans des écoles primaires gouvernementales de la ville de Mafraq, en Jordanie. Les données de l'étude ont été collectées en utilisant la version scolaire modifiée de l'échelle d'évaluation du trouble de déficit de l'attention (ADDES) en langue arabe et un questionnaire destiné aux parents. Les résultats ont montré que les taux de prévalence du sous-type inattentif, du sous-type hyperactif/ impulsif, et du sous-type combiné étaient de 10,83 %, 9,58 %, et 20,21 % respectivement. Le fait d'être une famille nombreuse et d'être de sexe masculin était associé à une prévalence accrue des symptômes de TDAH. L'étude a révélé que le TDAH était répandu parmi les élèves scolarisés en Jordanie. Le gouvernement devrait mettre en place des programmes éducatifs afin de sensibiliser sur les aspects du TDAH. ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms among school children in Jordan and the probable associated risk factors. This was a crosssectional descriptive study and simple random sampling was used to select 480 students, aged 6-12 years, from government primary schools in Mafraq City, Jordan. Data were collected using the modified Arabic version of the Attention Deficit Disorder Evaluation Scale (ADDES) school version and parental questionnaire. Prevalence rates within the inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive and combined subtypes were 10.83, 9.58 and 20.21%, respectively. Increased family size and being male were both associated with increased prevalence of ADHD symptoms. The study revealed that ADHD is common among Jordanian school children. The government should establish education programmes to increase awareness of ADHD. ‫األردن‬ ‫يف‬ ‫املدرسة‬ ‫سن‬ ‫يف‬ ‫األطفال‬ ‫بني‬ ‫النشاط‬ ‫بفرط‬ ‫املقرتن‬ ‫االنتباه‬ ‫قصور‬ ‫اضطراب‬ ‫انتشار‬‫املتوسط‬ ‫لرشق‬ ‫الصحية‬ ‫املجلة‬ ‫العرشون‬ ‫و‬ ‫الثالث‬ ‫املجلد‬ ‫السابع‬ ‫العدد‬ 487

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Prevalence and Correlates of ADHD Among Adolescent Students in Nigeria

Abstract: Given the burden of ADHD, efforts should be made to establish a system for the early identification and management.

Cited by 17 publications

References 74 publications

Assessment of hyperactivity-impulsivity and attention deficit in adolescents by self-report and its association with psychopathology and academic performance

Assessment of hyperactivity-impulsivity and attention deficit in adolescents by self-report and its association with psychopathology and academic performance

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Associated Factors Among Children Attending Pediatric Outpatient Departments of West Shewa Zone Public Hospitals, Central Ethiopia

Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among school-aged children in Jordan

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