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. 2022 Mar;32(2):321-330.
doi: 10.4314/ejhs.v32i2.13.

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among Children Aged 6-17 Years in North Eastern Ethiopia

Getaneh Baye Mulu  1 , Ahmed Yimam Mohammed  2 , Worku Misganaw Kebede  1 , Bantalem Tilaye Atinafu  1 , Fetene Nigussie Tarekegn  1 , Hana Nigussie Teshome  3 , Mesfin Tadese  4 , Abate Dargie Wubetu  5
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among Children Aged 6-17 Years in North Eastern Ethiopia

Getaneh Baye Mulu et al. Ethiop J Health Sci. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

Background: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the public neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impulsivity and restlessness or hyperactivity. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and its associated factors among children aged 6 to 17 years in Shewa Robit town, Northeastern Ethiopia, 2020.

Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 365 children aged 6-17 years from Feb 1-March 30, 2020, at Shewa Robit town. Systematic random sampling was employed to select study participants. Data were collected by interview using structured and pretested questionnaires. Finally, data was entered using Epi-data 4.2 and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify associated factors of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Odds ratios with 95% CI were calculated, and variables having a p-value < 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

Result: The prevalence of ADHD among children aged 6 to 17 years was 13%. Financial crises [AOR 4.76(95% CI 1.51-15.05)], children a previous history of the mental problem [AOR 8.45(95% CI 1.24-57.43)], C/S delivery [AOR 6.38(95% CI 1.26-32.26)] and substance use in life [AOR 2.43(95% CI 1.09-5.43)] were significantly associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Conclusion: The prevalence of ADHD in children 6 to 17 years old was high (13%). Financial crises, children's history of mental disorders, C/S delivery, and lifetime substance use were significantly associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Therefore, particular attention should be given to mothers and children with significant factors.

Keywords: Associated factors; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Children; Ethiopia.

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Distribution of study participants by Psychosocial factors at Shewa Robit town Northeastern Ethiopia, 2020.
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