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ADHD symptoms among school-age children in Monastir (Tunisia): A cross-sectional study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 August 2025

A. Guedria ,
N. Maatallah ,
R. Ayoub ,
A. Beji ,
T. Brahim  and
H. Ben Abid
A. Guedria*
Affiliation:
Child and adolescent Psychiatry, Fattouma Bourguiba university Hospital- University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
N. Maatallah
Affiliation:
Child and adolescent Psychiatry, Fattouma Bourguiba university Hospital- University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
R. Ayoub
Affiliation:
Child and adolescent Psychiatry, Fattouma Bourguiba university Hospital- University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
A. Beji
Affiliation:
Child and adolescent Psychiatry, Fattouma Bourguiba university Hospital- University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
T. Brahim
Affiliation:
Child and adolescent Psychiatry, Fattouma Bourguiba university Hospital- University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
H. Ben Abid
Affiliation:
Child and adolescent Psychiatry, Fattouma Bourguiba university Hospital- University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It represents the most common psychiatric disorder in pediatric population. Children with ADHD can experience academic and social difficulties, as well as psychological complications.

Objectives

The objective was to determine the prevalence rate and the clinical profile of children with ADHD symptoms in the governorate of Monastir (Tunisia) and to study the comorbid symptoms.

Methods

We carried out a cross-sectional study, applying the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) scale and the short versions of Conners 3 to parents and teachers of 435 school children in a sample of 18 public and private schools randomly selected from 6 delegations in the governorate of Monastir.

Results

The prevalence of ADHD symptoms was 12% of which 51.9% were boys and 48.1% were girls. The average age was 9.8 [9.2;10.4] years.

We found a predominance of the inattentive form with a frequency of 57.7% compared to the impulsive-hyperactive and combined forms which have a frequency of 17.3% and 25% respectively.

In 40% of the ADHD group, an emotional disorder was found, and in 54% of cases there were behavioral disorders, with a statistically significant difference. Relationship problems rise to 74%, but with no statistically significant difference.

Conclusions

The prevalence of ADHD symptoms in the governorate of Monastir is similar to the rate found in other parts of the world. Identifying predisposing factors helps early intervention, which in turn reduces the psychosocial impact of this disorder.

Disclosure of Interest

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European Psychiatry , Volume 68 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 33rd European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2025 , pp. S554 - S555
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