Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Neglected Issue in the Developing World
Background. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neglected illness in a developing country. Objectives. The objectives of this study are to investigate the prevalence and pattern of ADHD among children in a Nigeria. Methods. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to co...
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| author | J. M. Chinawa O. I. Odetunde Herbert A. Obu A. T. Chinawa Muideen O. Bakare F. A. Ujunwa |
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| description | Background. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neglected illness in a developing country. Objectives. The objectives of this study are to investigate the prevalence and pattern of ADHD among children in a Nigeria. Methods. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from the parents of children (and older children) who attended children outpatients’ clinic during the study period. The DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were used. Results. Two hundred and seventy-three (273) out of 282 questionnaires were filled completely, giving a response rate of 96.8%. Nine (9) children fulfilled the stated criteria for ADHD giving a prevalence rate of 3.2%. There is no association between gender and ADHD (P=0.784). Conclusions. The prevalence of ADHD in our setting is 3.2%, which is similar to that obtained elsewhere in the world. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cd2cf8ecd73b4c42b15d5466832e09182025-02-03T05:44:37ZengWileyBehavioural Neurology0953-41801875-85842014-01-01201410.1155/2014/694764694764Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Neglected Issue in the Developing WorldJ. M. Chinawa0O. I. Odetunde1Herbert A. Obu2A. T. Chinawa3Muideen O. Bakare4F. A. Ujunwa5Department of Paediatrics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, PMB 01129, Enugu 400001, NigeriaDepartment of Paediatrics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, PMB 01129, Enugu 400001, NigeriaDepartment of Paediatrics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, PMB 01129, Enugu 400001, NigeriaUniversity of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku Ozalla, PMB 01129, Enugu 400001, NigeriaFederal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, NigeriaDepartment of Paediatrics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, PMB 01129, Enugu 400001, NigeriaBackground. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neglected illness in a developing country. Objectives. The objectives of this study are to investigate the prevalence and pattern of ADHD among children in a Nigeria. Methods. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from the parents of children (and older children) who attended children outpatients’ clinic during the study period. The DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were used. Results. Two hundred and seventy-three (273) out of 282 questionnaires were filled completely, giving a response rate of 96.8%. Nine (9) children fulfilled the stated criteria for ADHD giving a prevalence rate of 3.2%. There is no association between gender and ADHD (P=0.784). Conclusions. The prevalence of ADHD in our setting is 3.2%, which is similar to that obtained elsewhere in the world.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/694764 |
| spellingShingle | J. M. Chinawa O. I. Odetunde Herbert A. Obu A. T. Chinawa Muideen O. Bakare F. A. Ujunwa Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Neglected Issue in the Developing World Behavioural Neurology |
| title | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Neglected Issue in the Developing World |
| title_full | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Neglected Issue in the Developing World |
| title_fullStr | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Neglected Issue in the Developing World |
| title_full_unstemmed | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Neglected Issue in the Developing World |
| title_short | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Neglected Issue in the Developing World |
| title_sort | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder a neglected issue in the developing world |
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