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| Language: | English |
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Zenodo
2025
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14776752 |
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- <p>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that adversely affects children’s academic performance, classroom behaviour, social interactions, and daily life. Despite its prevalence, symptoms of ADHD often go unnoticed by parents/guardians and teachers. This study examines the knowledge of ADHD among parents and teachers and the role of educational qualifications in shaping awareness. A cross-sectional design was employed, with 150 participants conveniently selected from six private schools in Lagos, Nigeria. Standardized questionnaires with open- and closed-ended questions were used to collect data. Results showed limited ADHD knowledge among participants, with 75.4% reporting no prior awareness of the disorder, while 24.6% claimed some awareness. Half of the respondents could accurately distinguish ADHD traits in children, and 32.2% recognized that adults could also be diagnosed with ADHD. Educational qualification significantly influenced knowledge of ADHD [F(3,114) = 6.210, p < .05]. These findings highlight the need for private schools in Lagos to organize educational seminars during Parents and Teachers’ Forums (PTFs). Such initiatives should address ADHD’s prevalence, presentation, and management, particularly targeting knowledge gaps linked to varying educational backgrounds. By doing so, schools can better equip parents and teachers to identify and support children with ADHD, fostering improved academic and social outcomes.</p>