@article{ref1,
title="The prevalence and associated factors of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school children",
journal="Curēus",
year="2023",
author="Abbasi, Layali N. and Mazzawi, Tarek and Abasi, Lamees and Haj Ali, Sara and Alqudah, Abdallah and Al-Taiar, Hasanen",
volume="15",
number="4",
pages="e37856-e37856",
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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2168-8184",
doi="10.7759/cureus.37856",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.37856"
}