Nabeel Al-Yateem, Shameran Slewa-Younan, Aram Halimi, Sara Aideed Saeed, Daniah Tliti, Muna Mohammad, Mada Ridwan, Razan Zeidan, Muna Hasan Hammash, Fatma Refaat Ahmed, Jacqueline Maria Dias, Syed Azizur Rahman, Muhammad Arsyad Subu, Heba Hijazi, Fatemeh Yeganeh, Aaliyah Momani, Mitra Zandi, Richard Mottershead
BACKGROUND: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a globally prevalent behavioural disorder, remains underdiagnosed, particularly among adults. This issue is exacerbated in the Arab region due to stigma and insufficient healthcare facilities and professionals. Despite the United Arab Emirates (UAE) efforts to improve mental healthcare, shortcomings persist. No studies in the UAE currently assesses the appropriateness of the screening system for ADHD and other behavioural issues...
December 11, 2023: Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health