scholarly journals Quality of Life School-Age Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in SLB C Bandung

2019 ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Adelse Prima Muya ◽  
Desy Indra Yani ◽  
Helwiyah Ropi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Attention Deficit Disorder ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Impulsive Behavior ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Adhd Children

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral characterized by attention deficit disorder, impulsive behavior, accompanied by excessive activity that is not in accordance with its age in childhood. ADHD can impact on decreasing the Quality of Life (QoL) of children. The study aimed to describe the QoL of ADHD children in SLB C Bandung. The research using descriptive study. The subjects were 63 families with ADHD children with an age range of 8-12 years who attended school in 5 types of SLB C in Bandung. Sampling used total sampling technique with inventory questionnaires including a child QoL questionnaire (Peds QL). Data were analyzed using descriptive analyze. The results showed that more than half of the QoL of ADHD children was classified as poor. The QoL of children with ADHD is very important because there are various aspects in their lives, both in terms of health, emotional, social, and school activities. This study explains QoL of ADHD children starting from physical, logistical, social and school functions. From this explanation, it is expected that in the part of QoL for ADHD children to be repaired, also which parts can be repaired and the care and attention needed to be improved.

scholarly journals Can Parents Improve the Quality of Life of Their Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Kousha ◽  
Mohammad Abbasi Kakrodi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Triple P ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Adhd Children ◽  
The Mean

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of mothers’ Group psychoeducation on Quality of Life (QoL) of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Method: In this clinical trial, 60 mothers of ADHD children were randomly divided into two groups (30 participants in each group). An educational program based on Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) was performed for the intervention group, while only pharmacotherapy was provided for the control group. Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (Peds QL) was completed by all 60 mothers before, eight week, and three months after intervention. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, and K-square or paired t test were used for data analysis. Results: A total of 60 mothers participated in this study. Of their children, 80% were boys and 20% were girls. The mean of the total score of QoL increased significantly in the intervention group at week eight and three months after the intervention. Also, the mean scores of emotional, social, school and psychosocial domains, but not physical domain of QoL, found to be higher in ADHD children after intervention (p< 0.05). The total score of QoL and mean scores of domains increased in the posttest in the control group, but it was not significant (p> 0.05). Conclusion: A significant increase in the total score of QoL was reported by mothers in the posttest compared to the pretest in the experimental group, which showed that educating parents can improve the QoL of their ADHD children.

scholarly journals Quality of Life in the Mothers of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and its Effective Factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 158-163
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Karimirad ◽  
Fatemeh Noghani ◽  
Saeid Hossein Oghli ◽  
Sajad Noorian ◽  
Ehsanolah Amini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Effective Factors ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Adhd Children ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mothers Of Adhd Children

Background and aims: Having a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have an impact on the quality of life of his/her parents, particularly his/her mother. However, very limited studies have addressed this issue in Iran and the world. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the quality of life in the mothers of children with ADHD and its effective factors. Methods: The present descriptive-analytic study was carried out in Tehran from April to September 2016. A total of 110 mothers of ADHD children were enrolled in the study through a convenience sampling method, who referred to psychiatric centers of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. An informed consent form was obtained from all the participants as well. In addition, a researcher-made checklist for demographic characteristics and the 36-item Short Form of Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36) were utilized for data collection. The collected data were then entered into SPSS 16 statistical software. Finally, descriptive tests (mean and median) and statistical tests including Pearson correlation test, independent t test, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for data analysis. Results: The mean age of participated mothers was 39.5 years and most children were males (76.4%). The mean overall score of the quality of life was 60.6±20.4. Among the eight dimensions of the questionnaire, participants achieved the lowest score regarding the dimension of "the role limitations due to emotional problems" with the mean score of 52.43, while the highest score was observed in terms of "the physical function" dimension with the mean score of 77.30. No significant relationship was observed between any of the demographic characteristics and the mean overall score of the quality of life (P>0.05). Conclusion: In the present study, the quality of life of the mothers was not significantly different from the quality of life of normal mothers. However, the healthcare team should pay more attention regarding some dimensions of the quality of life. Eventually, similar studies are recommended to be conducted due to the lack of sufficient evidence regarding this issue among the mothers of ADHD children.

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.

Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Quality of Life in High-Dose Benzodiazepine and Related Z-Drug Users

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (Suppl. 4-5) ◽  
pp. 274-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Lugoboni ◽  
Anna Bertoldi ◽  
Rebecca Casari ◽  
Elisa Mantovani ◽  
Laura Morbioli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

scholarly journals The quality of life of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Danckaerts ◽  
Edmund J. S. Sonuga-Barke ◽  
Tobias Banaschewski ◽  
Jan Buitelaar ◽  
Manfred Döpfner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder
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