Abstract

Objective Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired levels of inattention, disorganization and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity.

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of ADHD among primary school children in Jordan and assess the potential risk factors.

Method A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022-2023 on 1563 school children aged six to 12 years.

ADHD was assessed using parent and teacher versions of the Conners Rating scale.

Risk factors were evaluated through a sociodemographic questionnaire.

A p-value set at <.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

ADHD prevalence based on parents’ and teachers’ perspectives was 27.7% and 22.5%, respectively.

Males, smoking during pregnancy, low birth weight, low parental education and unemployment, and public schools had increased ADHD rates.

Conclusion ADHD presents a major problem among primary school children in Jordan.

Early detection, prevention, and management of this disease require parents’ and teachers’ awareness and risk factor control.

Citations

Layali N. Abbasi , Tarek Mazzawi , Lamees Abasi , Sara Haj Ali , Abdallah Alqudah , Hasanen Al-Taiar. (April 19, 2023) The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Primary School Children in Amman, Jordan. Cureus 15(4): e37856.

DOI: https://DOI 10.7759/cureus.37856

URI: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/orka/title/the-prevalence-and-associated-factors-of-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-among-primary-school-children-in-amman-jordan/