ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2026
Prevalence of ADHD Among Saudi Children and Adolescents.
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood and may persist into adulthood, characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity leading to functional impairment. The global prevalence in children and adolescents ranges from 5-7%, yet data from the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia remain limited. This study determined the prevalence of hyperactive/impulsive and inattentive symptoms among children and adolescents aged 4-18 years and identified associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted across major cities using validated Arabic versions of the SNAP-IV and NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale distributed online. The survey assessed ADHD symptoms, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, anxiety/depression, functional impairment, and prenatal and perinatal risk factors, with DSM-based scoring and multivariable logistic regression to identify predictors. Among 920 participants (mean age 10.7 years; 52.9% boys), 12.7% met criteria for ADHD. The inattentive subtype was most common, followed by combined and hyperactive/impulsive types. Affected children and adolescents showed academic and interpersonal difficulties. Significant predictors included younger age, birth weight <1.5 kg, psychiatric history, previous ADHD diagnosis, and family history of psychiatric or neurological disorders. ADHD symptoms were relatively common and associated with functional impairment and identifiable developmental and familial risk factors.
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