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Research Paper | Nursing | India | Volume 9 Issue 5, May 2020
A Evaluate Study to Assess The Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge of Primary School Teachers Regarding ADHD in Selected School of Alwar (Rajasthan)
Rahul Sharma [12] | Dr. Anupama Oka [2]
Abstract: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder that most often occurs in children.6.4 million American children ages 4-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD. The average age of ADHD diagnosis: 7. Age when symptom of ADHD typically first appear 3-6.6.1 % of American children are being treated for ADHD with medication.42 % increase in ADHD diagnoses over the past 8 years. ADHD is a very common problem. It has been found to affect between 5 % and 12 % of the school-aged population worldwide. ADHD is about three times more common in boys than in girls. According to WHO recent studies find out that ADHD is a fifth leading cause of death and mental disability in the children. The causes of ADHD are brain trauma, genetic and hereditary factor, toxin in environment and prenatal exposure to alcohol, nicotine, smoking etc. The public health providers are arrange group discussion and education or nursing practice aspect to the primary school teacher and improve the knowledge that beneficial to the children and community to identify the early diagnosis and prevent them from ADHD.
Keywords: Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit, Impulsivity, STP, Primary School Teachers
Edition: Volume 9 Issue 5, May 2020,
Pages: 811 - 814