The Prevalence of ADHD in Fayoum City (Egypt) Among School-Age Children: Depending on a <i>DSM-5</i>-Based Rating Scale

Aboul-ata, Mohammad A.; Amin, Fatma A.

doi:10.1177/1087054715576917

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“…These results are in line with the findings of studies conducted in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar (8,12,13,17,18), and could be explained by the fact that children in large families receives less care, which results in behavioural problems being observed more often among these children.…”

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“…Our results are comparable to those of other studies conducted in Arab countries, which have shown that ADHD is more noticeable among children aged 6-9 years and the symptoms start to regress after 11 years (8,12,13,17).…”

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confidence: 90%

“…We found a significant gender difference in the prevalence of the 3 subtypes of ADHD, with a higher prevalence in boys, which is consistent with the literature, with ratios ranging from 2:1 to 9:1 (8,(11)(12)(13)17,18). One commonly accepted explanation for the observed difference is that, in general, boys are more likely to exhibit aggressive and antisocial behaviour compared to girls (1).…”

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“…The prevalence of ADHD symptoms in Arab countries varies considerably between 1.3 and 16% (8,(12)(13)(14), although these rates were based on a limited number of studies that used different methods. For example, Richa and colleagues (14) conducted a study of 1000 Lebanese school children aged 6-10 years using the ADHD Rating Scale -IV School Version.…”

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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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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

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confidence: 99%

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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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“…The findings are congruent with several studies for instance in Egypt ,El-Wassify [19] , El-hay & Sawy [20] , El-tallawy [5] , El-nemr [21] , admitted that males with ADHD over numbered females diagnosed with ADHD and the ratio was about 2:1 ,while Aboul-ata& Amin [22] estimated the prevalence of ADHD in Fayoum city and it was 20.5%, with 33.8% among boys and 6.8% among girls. In foreign countries, Sulaiman& Shakir [23] , in Erbil city the ratio of males to females with ADHD was 2:1and Leasha M. Barry [24] asserted that males outnumbered females in diagnosis of ADHD.…”

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Relationship between Adaptive Functioning and Severity of Symptoms among Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Ali

El-Etreby

boraie

2018

IJND

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Abstract:The study aims at assessing the relationship between adaptive functioning and severity of symptoms among children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A descriptive correlation design was used. The sample consisted of (100) children diagnosed by a psychiatrist as being affected with ADHD at psychiatric outpatient clinic in Mansoura University Hospitals (MUH). The collection of data was carried out through assessing the socio economic state of child parents using Socio Economic Status scale for health research in Egypt, ADHD level using Conners Parent Rating Scale (CPRS) and the adaptive functioning using Vineland Adaptive Behavior scale (VABS). Results revealed highly significant negative correlation between ADHD severity and adaptive behavior (communication, socialization, DLS, and motor skills) at p<0.001. There is significant negative correlation between adaptive functioning and ADHD sub domains; conduct, psychosomatic, impulsive hyperactive and hyperactivity index at p<0.001, anxiety at p=0.036, while not significant with learning problem at p=0.219. In conclusion, there is high significant relationship between adaptive functioning and severity of ADHD. Therefore, it is recommended for nurses to enhance adequate training about adaptive behavior for those children to minimize their dependence and disability.

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Exploring Elementary Schoolteachers’ Perceptions of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Northern Jordan

AlAzzam

Tawalbeh

Al-Rub

et al. 2021

Child Psychiatry Hum Dev

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The Prevalence of ADHD in Fayoum City (Egypt) Among School-Age Children: Depending on a DSM-5-Based Rating Scale

Abstract: We validated a new ADHD rating scale and estimated the prevalence of ADHD in Fayoum City for the first time in Egypt.

Cited by 26 publications

References 18 publications

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

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

Relationship between Adaptive Functioning and Severity of Symptoms among Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Exploring Elementary Schoolteachers’ Perceptions of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Northern Jordan

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