scholarly journals Rapid automatized naming assessment in Egyptian children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Doaa Abd El-Hakim Gomaa ◽  
Samia Bassiouny ◽  
Hassan Hosny Ghandour ◽  
Yomna Hassan ElFiky
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rapid Automatized Naming ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Average Performance ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Egyptian Children

Abstract Background Millions of children around the whole world are diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) which is considered as one of the most common mental disorders and often persists into adulthood. There is almost a weak point in rapid naming abilities in children with ADHD in comparison to children without ADHD. This was a cross-sectional study that was applied on 30 patients with an age ranging from 8 to 11 years and 6 months diagnosed as ADHD based on objective and clinical examination and measures. Results After the application of the Rapid Automatized Naming test (RAN) test on 30 patients with ADHD, there were 24 cases out of the 30 cases (80%) below 25th percentile (at risk) and 6 cases out of the 30 cases (20%) at 25th percentile (average performance). As regard the accuracy of RAN, there were 10 cases (33.3%) below 25th percentile (at risk) and 20 cases (66.7%) at 25th percentile (average performance). Conclusions This study showed that among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there was affection in Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN) duration which represents working memory affection relative to children without ADHD.

scholarly journals Knowledge regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder of children among school teachers at Lalitpur

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 64-68
Author(s):  
Lata Bhattarai ◽  
Mamata Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Teaching Experiences ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Educational Qualification ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. ADHD knowledge among teachers helps managing such children. This study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding ADHD of children among school teachers at Lalitpur, Nepal. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 124 primary school teachers in 19 government schools of Lalitpur Metropolitan City. A standard tool “Knowl­edge of Attention Deficit Disorders Scale (KADDS)” was used, which is valid and reliable tool designed by Sciutto and colleagues. Data were collected from 2017/06/20 to 2017/07/20. Data were analyzed using descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (chi square test) for frequency distribution and association between levels of knowledge regarding ADHD with selected variables. Results: Eighty-five (68.5%) female and 39 (31.5%) male teachers with the mean age 41.85 ± 8.80 years (range 18 to 58 years) were enrolled. Majority teachers were married (94.4%) and from urban area (75%) with bachelor’s degree (37.9%) as their educational qualification and 11 to 20 years of teaching experiences (42.74%). The significant influencing variables were educational qualification (p = 0.009), type of service (p = 0.018), teaching experiences (p = 0.002), in-service education on ADHD (p = 0.004) and experience with ADHD students (p = 0.001). The study showed that 94 (75.8%) teachers had poor knowledge. Conclusions: It was concluded that three fourth of the teachers had poor knowledge about ADHD. Teachers knowledge will help to identify, refer and help in management of children with ADHD.

EARLY RECOGNIZATION OF THE CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER BY VANDERBILT ADHD RATING SCALE FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS

2019 ◽  
pp. 85-91
Author(s):  
Dinh Duong Le ◽  
Van Thang Vo ◽  
Thi Mai Nguyen ◽  
Thi Han Vo ◽  
Huu Chau Duc Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Teachers And Parents ◽  
Key Words Adhd

Objectives: The study aims to explore the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and to examine the associated factors with ADHD among primary students by Vanderbilt ADHD rating scale for teacher and parents. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was conducted in 564 students who selected randomly in 4 primary schools in Hue city. Vanderbilt ADHD rating scale for parents and teachers were applied to evaluate the ADHD of children over 6 months ago. Results: The overall prevalence of children who had high risk with ADHD was 4.1% (95%CI: 2.44 - 5.72), including 4.6% and 4.8% in the rating of teachers and parents, respectively. Male was more likely to have ADHD than female (OR adj: 4.64 (95%CI: 1.53 - 14.05) and lack of closely friend (OR adj: 5.11 (95% CI: 2.13 - 12.24). Conclusion: Vanderbilt ADHD diagnosis rating scale for teachers and parents can be used to early recognization children with a high risk of ADHD. Key words: ADHD, Vanderbilt, ratings scale, teacher, parent, children

scholarly journals Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of the Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in Patients Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Antioquia

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina Sierra Montoya ◽  
Sandra Catalina Mesa Restrepo ◽  
Jorge Mauricio Cuartas Arias ◽  
William Cornejo Ochoa
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Restless Legs Syndrome ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Clinical Criteria ◽  
Restless Legs ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Behavioral Issue

Introduction: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral issue for children. One of the sleeping disorders most frequently related to ADHD is the Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs, something that is generally associated with paresthesias and motor restlessness. The prevalence rate of RLS in children diagnosed with ADHD is close to 18%, but in Colombia, these cases have been hardly studied. Objective: To determine the frequency of RLS, in children with ADHD. Methods: A cross-sectional study, filled out by parents of children diagnosed with ADHD, were analyzed. This questionnaire contained clinical criteria for classifying ADHD according to the DSM-IV, as well as diagnostic criteria for RLS by the National Institutes of Health (2003). Results: A predominance rate of 65.6% in combined ADHD was observed in children with RLS criteria. Upon carrying out an exploratory data analysis, it was found that having a family history of RLS and belonging to the middle or low socioeconomic strata are conditions associated with the presence of RLS in children with ADHD, with a significant p (p < 0.000) and a PR of 4.47 (3.16-6.32). Conclusions: The prevalence of RLS was similar to the findings of other clinical investigations. However, it highlights new prevalence values in relation to the comorbidity between ADHD and RLS, suggesting the need for new clinical and therapeutic alternatives amidst the presence of both syndromes.

Knowledge of kindergarten and elementary schools’ teachers regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S429-S429
Author(s):  
S. Almutairi ◽  
M. Almutairi ◽  
A. Al Harbi ◽  
M. Alsuhaibani ◽  
N. Alkeaid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Adhd Children ◽  
Competing Interest

BackgroundAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders that manifest among children. Despite the fact that the teacher's role is essential in the assessment and management of pupils with ADHD and the recommendation of participation of teachers for the success and efficiency of diagnoses and treatment, the vast majority of teachers have neither understanding nor knowledge of ADHD.ObjectivesThe current study explores the kindergarten and elementary school teachers’ knowledge regarding early detection and management of ADHD.MethodsCross sectional survey using stratified random sampling technique was carried out in governmental and private elementary and kindergarten schools in four cities of Qassim region, Saudi Arabia.ResultsThe study included 1095 teachers, 711 (59.3%) did not get information about ADHD during undergraduate studies. Teachers’ overall ADHD knowledge mean was 21.7 + 5.5 out of 38 marks. Teachers with high qualification degree and kindergarten specialty scored 56.4% and 60.2%, respectively. Teachers who attended conferences related to ADHD scored 64.5%, while teachers who read about ADHD or have been ever asked to diagnose/teach an ADHD student had 59.4% and 62.1%, respectively. The sources for those who got their information through reading were statistically significant in overall knowledge, general knowledge and treatment dimensions. As scientific studies and books were the highest with percentage of 24.6% and 23.3%, respectively, 4% and 3.6%, respectively, 3% and 3%, respectively. The level of ADHD knowledge perception showed that 76% of teachers were knowledgeable in relation to overall ADHD perception.ConclusionTeachers who have higher qualifications or training in identifying ADHD children scored higher in our study.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Nutritional and environmental factors in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): A cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 641-647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismael San Mauro Martín ◽  
Javier Andrés Blumenfeld Olivares ◽  
Elena Garicano Vilar ◽  
Manuela Echeverry López ◽  
Marta García Bernat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

scholarly journals Mild Cognitive Impairment or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Older Adults? A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felippe Mendonca ◽  
Felipe Kenji Sudo ◽  
Gustavo Santiago-Bravo ◽  
Natalia Oliveira ◽  
Naima Assuncao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Age Related

Background: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental condition, which may be associated with life-enduring cognitive dysfunction. It has been hypothesized that age-related cognitive decline may overlap with preexisting deficits in older ADHD patients, leading to increased problems to manage everyday-life activities. This phenomenon may mimic neurodegenerative disorders, in particular Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). This cross-sectional study aims to assess cognitive and behavioral differences between older subjects with ADHD and MCI.Methods: A total of 107 older participants (41 controls; 40 MCI and 26 ADHD; mean age = 67.60 ± 7.50 years; mean schooling = 15.14 ± 2.77 years; 65.4% females) underwent clinical, cognitive, and behavioral assessments by a multidisciplinary team at the Memory Clinic, D'Or Institute for Research and Education, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mean scores in neuropsychological tasks and behavioral scales were compared across groups.Results: Participants with ADHD showed poorer performances than controls in episodic memory and executive function with large effect-sizes. Performances were comparable between MCI and ADHD for all domains.Discussion: MCI and ADHD in older individuals are dissociated clinical entities with overlapping cognitive profiles. Clinicians ought to be aware of these converging phenotypes to avoid misdiagnosis.

scholarly journals Co-morbidity of attention deficit hyper activity disorder and associated factors among children with seizure disorder attending pediatric seizure clinic a cross-sectional study at Gondar University hospital (2016), northwest, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haregewoin Mulat Sebhat ◽  
Niguse Muluneh ◽  
Tewodros Eyasu
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Family History ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Epileptic Children

Abstract BackgroundWhen attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents in epileptic children, it makes the treatment complicated and the prognosis poor. Hence, understanding the magnitude of ADHD and associated factors would be important to have a policy intention towards these people and to design appropriate interventions. Therefore, the current study was conducted to determine co-morbidity of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and associated factors in children with seizure disorders.Methods A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted by taking 260children who had follow ups in the pediatric seizure clinic. The systematic random sampling technique was used to recruit participants. A structured, pretested and interviewer administered questionnaire which included questions on associated factors and standard disruptive behavioural disorder (DBD) rating scale was used to collect data. Data were coded, entered and cleaned by using the Epi-Data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 20 for further analysis. The multivariate binary logistic regression was used to cheek the association between independent and dependent variables. Variables with significant associations were identified on the basis of OR, with a 95%CI and p-value of < 0.05 and considered as statistically significant.ResultThe prevalence of ADHD among epileptic children was found to be 115(44.2%),with a confidence interval of (38.1-50.5),out of which only 3(2.6%) were detected as having mental health problems by the clinician. The predominant subtype was inattentive type 96(61.1%). Factors significantly associated with ADHD were male sex (AOR = 2.70 CI: 1.46-4.97), family history of seizure disorder (AOR=2.42CI:1.26-4.65), family history mental illnesses (AOR=4.14 CI: 1.76-9.68), sudden onset of seizure (AOR=2.37 CI: 1.32-4.27) and uncontrolled seizure (AOR=2.55 CI: 1.41-4.61). Conclusion Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was common among children with seizure disorders in the study area. Therefore, interventions that would address such factors would help to overcome further complications.

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