ADHD knowledge, perception and misconceptions among Sudanese elementary school teachers 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is impaired functioning in at least two settings: home and school due to impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattention.Primary school teachers play an essential role in assessing children's behaviour and are often the first ones to recognise a child with ADHD as they are exposed daily to children and play a role in evaluating treatment plans at school. This study aims to assess the knowledge, perception and misconceptions of elementary school teachers in the locality of Khartoum regarding ADHD and to examine the differences in their knowledge in terms of sociodemographic variables.

Method

The study uses a descriptive cross-sectional study design conducted at 37 randomly selected elementary schools in the locality of Kha

SUBMITTER: Mahjoub MEB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12323511 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature