Knowledge and Awareness of ADHD among Middle-Aged Adults

Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a profound disorder and is diagnosed more frequently among pediatric population. The need of study is to determine knowledge and awareness of ADHD among middle aged adults. Introduction: Studies of ADHD knowledge have showed consistently that society hold several specific misconceptions about ADHD. Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common disorders identified by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequently displayed and more severe than is typically seen in individuals at a comparable level of development. Methodology: This study included 150 middle aged adults from Ahmedabad based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Adults from 25 to 35 years of age were included. The outcome measure used for it is Knowledge of attention deficit disorder scale (KADDS) was filled by 150 individuals and was submitted through google form. Result: Data was analyzed by using Microsoft Excel version 2016. Results showed that out of 150 sample size, there is 34% knowledge and awareness of ADHD among middle aged adults. Results showed that there is less awareness of ADHD among community. Conclusion: The study showed that there is strong need to bring awareness of ADHD among community.