Prevalence Of Adhd Among Primary School Children In Mudichur Village, India.

ADHD is having increased recognition and it is a common psychiatric disorder which has its onset in childhood. However there is wide variation in prevalence percentage globally, the estimated prevalence quoted by the researchers is in the range of 5% to 7%. In Indian, the scenario of prevalence of ADHD falls around 5% to 20%. The aim of the current study is to examine the prevalence of ADHD in primary school children in Mudichur, India. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 children aged between 5 to 10 years (Grade 1 to 5). Prevalence estimate was collected using Swanson, Nolan and Pelham-IV rating scale (SNAP-IV). After obtaining informed consent signed from the parents and caregivers of children, the study was initiated. Results of the study prove that the prevalence rate of ADHD was 5%. These findings highlight the higher number of children had incidence of ADHD and it highlights' the significance of screening the ADHD children at primary schools at an early age to plan interventions to rehabilitation children with ADHD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]