Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Symptoms among Al Dawadmi Primary Schools Children as Reported by Their Teachers.
M. Abdull Hameed, S., H. Al Seraty, W. (2016). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Symptoms among Al Dawadmi Primary Schools Children as Reported by Their Teachers.. EKB Journal Management System, 7(1), 1-16. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2016.195279
Sahar M. Abdull Hameed; Wafaa H. Al Seraty. "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Symptoms among Al Dawadmi Primary Schools Children as Reported by Their Teachers.". EKB Journal Management System, 7, 1, 2016, 1-16. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2016.195279
M. Abdull Hameed, S., H. Al Seraty, W. (2016). 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Symptoms among Al Dawadmi Primary Schools Children as Reported by Their Teachers.', EKB Journal Management System, 7(1), pp. 1-16. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2016.195279
M. Abdull Hameed, S., H. Al Seraty, W. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Symptoms among Al Dawadmi Primary Schools Children as Reported by Their Teachers.. EKB Journal Management System, 2016; 7(1): 1-16. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2016.195279

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Symptoms among Al Dawadmi Primary Schools Children as Reported by Their Teachers.

Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Article 1, Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2016, Page 1-16  XML PDF (323.17 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2016.195279
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Authors
Sahar M. Abdull Hameed1; Wafaa H. Al Seraty email 2
1Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing department, Faculty of Nursing, EL Mania University,
2Pediatric Nursing department, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt
Abstract
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neglected illness in both developing
and developed countries; it represents a growing public health concern because of its long-term
adverse effects, long-term treatment and the significant financial impact on families, schools and
community. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of attention deficit hyper activity
symptoms among Al dawadmi primary schools children as reported by their teachers and assess
prevalence of symptoms according to children social characteristics. 52 students were included in
the study from 6 primary schools in Al dawadmi city (3 males & 3 females) were chosen
according all students suffer from ADHD symptoms as reported by their teachers and by their
parents who accepted to their children participate in the study research. Data were collected
during March 2015. Finding and conclusion: Nearly one third of the studied subjects suffer often
from attention deficient symptoms aged from 10-<12, it was often manifested by female student
(38.5%) more than male (30.7%) also hyperactivity/ impulsivity symptoms were often manifested
by first child. More than half of studied subjects always had learning difficulties (55.8%) and
avoid tasks which need concentration or mental effort (69%). One third of the studied subject has
not guilt feeling. Recommendations: Early detection of the manifestations in affected children at
early stage is significantly recommended to develop specific psychological intervention for them.
All primary school children should be examined for prevalence of the manifestations.
Keywords
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity symptoms and Al Dawadmi primary schools
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