Prevalence and associated factors of ADHD-like symptoms among pharmacy students at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand in 2024: a cross-sectional study
Objectives: This study investigated the prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its associated factors among pharmacy students at Prince of Songkla University in 2024. It was hypothesized that the prevalence of ADH...
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| author | Krittiya Rakchat Saranan Eadcharoen Amarawan Pentrakan |
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| description | Objectives: This study investigated the prevalence of
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its associated factors among
pharmacy students at Prince of Songkla University in 2024. It was hypothesized
that the prevalence of ADHD would be associated with various demographic,
socioeconomic, historical, and behavioral factors.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study involved pharmacy
students from years 1–5 at Prince of Songkla University in Thailand. Data
were gathered from 761 students using a self-administered questionnaire that
included the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS Screener V1.1). Descriptive
statistics, the chi-square test, the Fisher exact test, and multiple logistic
regression were employed for data analysis.
Results: In total, 526 students participated in the study
(participation rate: 69%), with an average age of 21±1.57 years. The risk
of ADHD was prevalent in 14.4% of the respondents (76 students; 95% CI:
11.4%–17.5%). Significant factors associated with an increased risk of
ADHD included identifying as not disclosed or preferring not to report gender
(adjusted OR [ORadj], 3.32; 95% CI, 1.04–10.57), having
insufficient monthly income (ORadj, 2.02; 95% CI, 1.13–3.61),
and recent traffic violations (ORadj, 2.02; 95% CI,
1.09–3.76). It was also found that difficulties with executive
functioning, such as organization and procrastination, were highly prevalent
among pharmacy students.
Conclusion: The study identified a substantial prevalence of ADHD
risk among pharmacy students, with factors including gender, financial
challenges, and behavioral patterns such as traffic violations significantly
associated with this risk. These findings underscore the necessity for targeted
mental health interventions in university settings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0731b2f09d6a4e4088eaf1d4d8a8bf142025-08-20T01:56:28ZengEwha Womans University College of MedicineThe Ewha Medical Journal2234-25912024-10-0147410.12771/emj.2024.e70emj-47-4-65Prevalence and associated factors of ADHD-like symptoms among pharmacy students at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand in 2024: a cross-sectional studyKrittiya RakchatSaranan EadcharoenAmarawan PentrakanObjectives: This study investigated the prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its associated factors among pharmacy students at Prince of Songkla University in 2024. It was hypothesized that the prevalence of ADHD would be associated with various demographic, socioeconomic, historical, and behavioral factors. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study involved pharmacy students from years 1–5 at Prince of Songkla University in Thailand. Data were gathered from 761 students using a self-administered questionnaire that included the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS Screener V1.1). Descriptive statistics, the chi-square test, the Fisher exact test, and multiple logistic regression were employed for data analysis. Results: In total, 526 students participated in the study (participation rate: 69%), with an average age of 21±1.57 years. The risk of ADHD was prevalent in 14.4% of the respondents (76 students; 95% CI: 11.4%–17.5%). Significant factors associated with an increased risk of ADHD included identifying as not disclosed or preferring not to report gender (adjusted OR [ORadj], 3.32; 95% CI, 1.04–10.57), having insufficient monthly income (ORadj, 2.02; 95% CI, 1.13–3.61), and recent traffic violations (ORadj, 2.02; 95% CI, 1.09–3.76). It was also found that difficulties with executive functioning, such as organization and procrastination, were highly prevalent among pharmacy students. Conclusion: The study identified a substantial prevalence of ADHD risk among pharmacy students, with factors including gender, financial challenges, and behavioral patterns such as traffic violations significantly associated with this risk. These findings underscore the necessity for targeted mental health interventions in university settings.http://www.e-emj.org/archive/view_article?pid=emj-47-4-65attention deficit disorder with hyperactivitypharmacy studentsprevalencesocioeconomic factorsthailand |
| spellingShingle | Krittiya Rakchat Saranan Eadcharoen Amarawan Pentrakan Prevalence and associated factors of ADHD-like symptoms among pharmacy students at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand in 2024: a cross-sectional study The Ewha Medical Journal attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity pharmacy students prevalence socioeconomic factors thailand |
| title | Prevalence and associated factors of ADHD-like symptoms among
pharmacy students at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand in 2024: a
cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Prevalence and associated factors of ADHD-like symptoms among
pharmacy students at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand in 2024: a
cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence and associated factors of ADHD-like symptoms among
pharmacy students at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand in 2024: a
cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence and associated factors of ADHD-like symptoms among
pharmacy students at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand in 2024: a
cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Prevalence and associated factors of ADHD-like symptoms among
pharmacy students at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand in 2024: a
cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | prevalence and associated factors of adhd like symptoms among pharmacy students at prince of songkla university thailand in 2024 a cross sectional study |
| topic | attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity pharmacy students prevalence socioeconomic factors thailand |
| url | http://www.e-emj.org/archive/view_article?pid=emj-47-4-65 |
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