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. 2020 Jan-Mar;12(1):16-21.
doi: 10.4103/jpbs.JPBS_119_19. Epub 2020 Jan 29.

Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Knowledge and Perception of Dental Care Providers at Ajman

Moyad Shahwan  1 , Abdulhaq Suliman  2 , Ammar Jairoun  3 , Sahib Alkhoujah  1 , Hebatullah Mohammed  1 , Halima Abdullah  1
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Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Knowledge and Perception of Dental Care Providers at Ajman

Moyad Shahwan et al. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2020 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to improve our understanding regarding attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) awareness among dental care providers of Ajman University (AU), and also to identify factors that are highly associated with an increased awareness toward ADHD.

Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional survey study designed and carried out among convenience sample of dental care providers. The survey was carried out by using a self-administrated questionnaire. The questionnaire was composed into demographic, socioeconomic, and ADHD information.

Results: The study shows low level of awareness toward ADHD. Moreover, participants who provided treatment for a patient with ADHD were found to show higher degree of awareness toward ADHD.

Discussion: The existing results will be used in developing a well-planned program and clear polices to increase the level of awareness regarding ADHD.

Keywords: Attention deficit; dental care; hyperactivity disorder; knowledge.

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Conflict of interest statement

There are no conflicts of interest.

Figures

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Figure 1
Graphs for demographic and socioeconomic characteristics
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Figure 2
Histogram of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder awareness score (Note: The values in the x-axis should be read as the number of correct answers among the three questions asked)
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