ArticleJournal of epidemiology and global health2024
Prevalence of Undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Symptoms in the Young Adult Population of the United Arab Emirates: A National Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Knowledge, attitude, and performance of primary healthcare physicians toward diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at PHC centers in Riyadh second health cluster, Saudi Arabia.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
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- Screening of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and its associated factors among medical university students in Lebanon: A multicenter cross-sectional study.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Diagnosis and Prescribing Patterns of Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a Tertiary Care Hospital in the United Arab Emirates: A Retrospective Study.Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment · 2026Article
- ADHD in Adulthood: Clinical Presentation, Comorbidities, and Treatment Perspectives.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
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- Unmasking the Hidden Struggle Behind the White Coat: Screening Adult ADHD Symptoms Among Medical Students at the University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia (2025).Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Psychological Determinants of Conflict with the Law and Susceptibility to Rehabilitation in Relation to the Presence of Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.Brain sciences · 2025Article
- Trends and cross-country inequalities in the global burden of neurodevelopmental disorders among children aged 0-14 from 1990 to 2021.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Machine Learning Based Early Diagnosis of ADHD with SHAP Value Interpretation: A Retrospective Observational Study.Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a globally prevalent behavioural disorder, remains underdiagnosed, particularly among adults. This issue is exacerbated in the Arab region due to stigma and insufficient healthcare facilities and professionals. Despite the United Arab Emirates (UAE) efforts to improve mental healthcare, shortcomings persist. No studies in the UAE currently assesses the appropriateness of the screening system for ADHD and other behavioural issues. Furthermore, prevalence rates of ADHD, particularly within the young adult population, are absent.
aimTo estimate the prevalence of ADHD amongst young adults attending university in UAE and examine its relationship with gender and academic outcomes.
methodsA cross-sectional, correlational design was used. Young adults in their first year at university were recruited from different academic institutions across the UAE. The study utilized the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) for data collection.
resultsA sample of 406 young adults, aged between 18 and 20 years of age were recruited. Approximately, 34.7% (n = 141) reported symptoms suggestive of probable ADHD. Significantly lower grade point average marks were observed in participants with ADHD symptoms (M = 3.15) compared to those without (M = 3.35). Females reported symptoms of probable ADHD at higher rates than males, indicating possibly a potential screening deficiency and a potential stigma consequence.
conclusionsThe study demonstrates a high prevalence of probable ADHD in young adults, particularly among females attending university in the United Arab Emirates. Implications for early screening, service provision, and greater professional health training on this disorder are required.
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