Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Neglected Issue in the Developing World

Chinawa, Josephat M; Odetunde, Odutola Israel; Obu, Herbert A; Chinawa, Awoere T; Bakare, Muideen O.; Ujunwa, FA

doi:10.1155/2014/694764

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“…Learners with ADHD may present with phonological awareness (PA) problems, which is a component of emergent literacy and a prerequisite for the development of reading and writing (De Jongh 2017). between 5.4% and 8.7% (Chinawa et al 2014). This is higher than for the general population, with a prevalence of 1.5%.…”

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Training outcomes for Grade R teachers in an urban and semi-rural context

Jongh

Wium

2021

South African Journal of Childhood Education

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Background: Preschool learners with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may develop problems with emergent literacy and more explicitly, phonological awareness necessary for the development of reading and writing. A need for support of Grade R teachers in inclusive schools was identified, and a programme developed.Aim: The main aim of this article is to report on the outcomes of a support programme for Grade R teachers on ADHD in two contexts within a specific school district.Setting: Participants were recruited from urban schools and township schools in a semi-rural context of a specific school district in Tshwane.Methods: The outcomes of this support programme was determined from data obtained with self-constructed questionnaires, which consisted of mainly closed-ended questions, supported by a limited number of open-ended questions. The quantitative data was statistically analysed and described, whereas the qualitative data was described through inductive analyses. Participants consisted of 44 teachers from semi-rural and 21 from urban, inclusive schools who attended the training workshops.Results: The results of the training indicated that urban teachers demonstrated better overall knowledge before the training. The post-training results indicated no statistically significant differences in knowledge after the training. Both groups benefitted from the programme. The rural participants showed more improvement as a result of the training.Conclusion: The participants from semi-rural schools benefitted more from the training, emphasising underlying inequalities in the education levels of the two groups. This research provided a starting point and needs to be expanded to facilitate Grade R teachers’ awareness and knowledge of ADHD.

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Training outcomes for Grade R teachers in an urban and semi-rural context

Jongh

Wium

2021

South African Journal of Childhood Education

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“…However, it ranges from 45.5% to 100.0% among special populations of children with possible organic brain injury [14]. The prevalence of ADHD was reported to be 6.9% in Egypt [15], 3.2 to 23.15% in Nigeria [16, 17], 6.3% in Kenya [18], 6% in Congo [19], 19.7% in Egypt [20], and 1.5% in Ethiopia among children aged 5 to 14 years [21].…”

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among Children Aged 6 to 17 Years Old Living in Girja District, Rural Ethiopia

Mokona

Belete

Gebeyehu

et al. 2019

Behavioural Neurology

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Objective. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common behavioral disorders in childhood with long-term outcomes. Although ADHD is the most studied behavioral disorders of childhood in developed countries, few studies have been conducted in Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of ADHD in rural parts of Ethiopia. Method. A cross-sectional study was conducted from May to June 2015 among children aged 6 to 17 years living in rural areas. A multistage cluster sampling technique was used to select 1302 participants. The Disruptive Behavior Disorder Rating Scale was used to collect the data. Logistic regression analysis was used to see statistically significant variables. Result. The prevalence rate of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among children was 7.3%. Being male (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) = 1.81, 95% CI: (1.13, 2.91)); living with a single parent (AOR = 5.0, 95% CI: (2.35, 10.65)); child birth order/rank (AOR = 2.35, 95% CI: (1.30, 4.25)); and low family socioeconomic status (AOR = 2.43, 95% CI: (1.29, 4.59)) were significantly associated with ADHD. Conclusion. The ADHD prevalence rate was found to be similar with global reports. Prevention and early management of maternal complications is important to reduce the prevalence of ADHD among children.

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“…No studies have been conducted in Uganda to determine the prevalence of ADHD. The prevalence of ADHD varies in the published reports from South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria or Ethiopia, showing a reported prevalence varying from 5.4 to 8.7% among school children [ 7 – 10 ]. The prevalence of ADHD reported on other continents is variable.…”

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Prevalence and associated factors of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among Ugandan children; a cross-sectional study

Wamulugwa

Kakooza

Kitaka

et al. 2017

Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health

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BackgroundAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder among the children. The burden of ADHD or its associated factors in Uganda are not known. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and the associated factors of ADHD among children attending the neurology and psychiatry clinics at Mulago National Referral Hospital.MethodsUsing the disruptive behavior scale (45 items), we investigated the presence of ADHD symptoms among children attending Mulago Hospital. Questionnaires were administered to the primary care-takers of the study participants to gather information on the factors associated with ADHD. All children were subject to a clinical examination. Children presumed to have ADHD, using the aforementioned rating scale were further assessed by a child psychiatrist to confirm the diagnosis and associated co-morbid conditions.ResultsThe estimated prevalence of DSM-IV ADHD symptoms was 11%. Children aged less than 10 years were four times likely to have ADHD (OR 4.1, 95% CI 1.7–9.6, p < 0.001). The demographic factors independently associated with ADHD were age less than 10 years, male gender, history of maternal abnormal vaginal discharge during pregnancy, and no formal education or the highest level of education being primary school.ConclusionThe prevalence of ADHD among children attending the pediatric neurology and psychiatry clinics is high in our settings and is associated with delayed milestones. Early identification and addressing the co-morbid conditions associated with ADHD such as epilepsy, autism spectrum of disorder, conduct disorder, opposition defiant disorder and intellectual disability in our setting is needed.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Neglected Issue in the Developing World

Cited by 20 publications

References 21 publications

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Training outcomes for Grade R teachers in an urban and semi-rural context

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Training outcomes for Grade R teachers in an urban and semi-rural context

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among Children Aged 6 to 17 Years Old Living in Girja District, Rural Ethiopia

Prevalence and associated factors of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among Ugandan children; a cross-sectional study

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