Effect of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Knowledge Improvement Program on Male Primary School Teachers

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The study aims to assess the impact of implementing ADHD knowledge improvement program on male primary school teachers' knowledge regarding ADHD in Abha City, Saudi Arabia.

Detailed Description
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Primary school teachers play an essential role in early detection and proper treatment of school children suffering attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There are indications that teachers may not have enough knowledge about this disorder. Training programs can help to improve the knowledge of teachers about ADHD.

Official Title
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Effect of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Knowledge Improvement Program on Male Primary School Teachers in Abha City: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Conditions
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ADHD, Mental Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Knowledge Improvement Program about ADHD


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Male teachers in governmental and private primary schools in Abha City, Saudi Arabia. Exclusion Criteria: Those who have a similar training program before. Those who are not directly involved in the teaching process.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Training<br>group will receive training about ADHD | Other: Knowledge Improvement Program about ADHD<br>* This training program will cover an overview of ADHD, prevalence, causes, symptoms, risk factors, associated impairment, prognosis, and treatment options including behavioral interventions and medication.<br>|
| No Intervention: Control<br>group will not receive training about ADHD | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Teachers' Knowledge questionnaire | A self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire composed of 6 items covering socio-demographic characteristics of teachers (age, nationality, years of experience, education level, specialty and type of school) and 20 items assessing teachers' knowledge of ADHD. Each item was assessed on a 2-point scale (incorrect response and don't know = 0, correct response = 1) with a maximum score of 20. The questionnaire items were as follows: nature of disease (1 item), age of onset (1 item), sex prevalence (1 item), disease course (1 item), symptoms (7 items), risk factors (4 items), aggravating factors (4 items) and management (1 item). Adequate knowledge was considered when the teachers achieved 65% of the total score. | 1 month | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Saudi, Abha, Training, ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder