The Arabic version of LSAS proved to be an effective tool for assessing and quantifying the presence of SAD. This study discusses the sociocultural factors affecting social phobia in Omani society.

To our knowledge, this is one of the few quantifications of the prevalence of hyperactivity in the Arabian Gulf region. The high prevalence of hyperactivity found by this study suggests that it is increasingly becoming a global challenge.

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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder affecting schoolchildren and adolescents (1,2). Studies conducted elsewhere (especially in the West) suggest a prevalence rate ranging from 3% to 15% among schoolchildren, although even higher figures have been reported. ADHD affects boys 3 to 10 times more than girls and is characterized by high comorbidity. Delayed diagnosis and inadequate treatment of ADHD can lead to repeated school failure, antisocial behaviour, road traffic accidents, family problems, and delinquencies. Research on ADHD from developing countries is scarce, despite the preponderance of youth in their communities. Conners' Rating Scale is a screening tool that is widely used in both community and hospital studies to detect hyperactivity, inattention, and behaviours related to ADHD (3,4). It has been translated into Arabic and validated (5,6).