Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : A Neglected Issue in the Developing World
Joint Authors
Odetunde, Odutola Israel
Chinawa, J. M.
Bakare, Muideen O.
Ujunwa, F. A.
Obu, Herbert A.
Chinawa, A. T.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chinawa, J. M.& Odetunde, Odutola Israel& Obu, Herbert A.& Chinawa, A. T.& Bakare, Muideen O.& Ujunwa, F. A.. 2014. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : A Neglected Issue in the Developing World. Behavioural Neurology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chinawa, J. M.…[et al.]. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : A Neglected Issue in the Developing World. Behavioural Neurology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chinawa, J. M.& Odetunde, Odutola Israel& Obu, Herbert A.& Chinawa, A. T.& Bakare, Muideen O.& Ujunwa, F. A.. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : A Neglected Issue in the Developing World. Behavioural Neurology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491208
