Prevalence and associated factors of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms among Palestinian university students.

IF 1.8 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Journal of Public Health Research Pub Date : 2025-09-15 eCollection Date: 2025-07-01 DOI:10.1177/22799036251373010

Fatima Masoud Al-Amouri, Sondos Qurom, Malak Daoud, Marwah Daas, Yahya Shbaitah, Manal Badrasawi

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Abstract

Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention and hyperactivity. It affects both children and adults, including university students, and is associated with their academic and functional impairments.

Aims: This study mainly aims to estimate the prevalence of ADHD among university students and explore its associated factors, including sleeping hygiene, physical activity, dietary habits, and psychological well-being.

Design and methods: This study utilized a cross-sectional design among university students at AN-Najah National University in Palestine. Data were collected through an online questionnaire, which included sociodemographic and medical history. Lifestyle was evaluated using the sleeping hygiene index (SHI) for sleeping quality and the international physical activity questionnaire-short form (IPAQ-SF) for physical activity. The Mediterranean diet adherence screener (MEDAS) was used to assess participants' adherence to the Mediterranean diet. For psychological well-being evaluation, the general health questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) was used. While the adult ADHD self-reported scale (ASRS) was utilized for ADHD screening.

Results: A total of 402 undergraduates were included in the final analysis. Within the sample, 85.1% were female, and 29.6% were reported to have positive probable ADHD. Univariate analysis revealed that ADHD symptoms were significantly associated with having chronic diseases (p = 0.002), younger age, poor sleeping hygiene, and poor mental health (p < 0.001). Multivariate analysis indicated that age, sleeping hygiene, psychological well-being, and chronic diseases are significant predictors of ADHD (p < 0.05).

Conclusions: Probable ADHD showed a notable prevalence among university students and is associated with sociodemographic, lifestyle, and mental health factors, underscoring the importance of comprehensive support systems within educational instuitions.

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巴勒斯坦大学生注意缺陷多动障碍症状的患病率及相关因素

背景：注意缺陷多动障碍（ADHD）是一种以持续的注意力不集中和多动为特征的神经发育障碍。它影响儿童和成人，包括大学生，并与他们的学业和功能障碍有关。目的：本研究的主要目的是估计大学生ADHD的患病率，并探讨其相关因素，包括睡眠卫生、身体活动、饮食习惯和心理健康。设计与方法：本研究采用横断面设计，在巴勒斯坦安纳杰国立大学的大学生中进行。数据通过在线问卷收集，包括社会人口统计和病史。生活方式评价采用睡眠卫生指数（SHI）评价睡眠质量，采用国际体育活动问卷（IPAQ-SF）评价体育活动。地中海饮食依从性筛查（MEDAS）用于评估参与者对地中海饮食的依从性。心理健康评价采用一般健康问卷-12 （GHQ-12）。成人ADHD自我报告量表（ASRS）用于ADHD筛查。结果：共纳入402名大学生。在样本中，85.1%为女性，29.6%的人报告有可能患有多动症。单因素分析显示，ADHD症状与患有慢性疾病（p = 0.002）、年龄较小、睡眠卫生不良和心理健康不良显著相关（p p）。结论：可能的ADHD在大学生中显着流行，并与社会人口统计学、生活方式和心理健康因素有关，强调了教育机构内综合支持系统的重要性。

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Journal of Public Health Research PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

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3.70

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4.30%

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116

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10 weeks

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