Research Article

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Neglected Issue in the Developing World

Table 2

Factors influencing ADHD.

CharacteristicsHas ADHDDoes not have ADHD P value

(1) Sex
 Male 4 (2.9%)134 (97.1%)0.0750.784
 Female 5 (3.5%)139 (96.5%)
(2) Age
 <7 Years3 (2.3%)125 (97.7%)0.5450.460
 ≥7 Years 6 (3.9%)148 (96.1%)
(3) Socioeconomic class
 High socioeconomic class1 (4.8%) 20 (95.2%)1.3960.497
 Middle socioeconomic class6 (4.1%)139 (95.9%)
 Low socioeconomic class2 (1.7%)114 (98.3%)
(4) Predominantly
Inattentive800
 Predominantly
Hyperactive100
Inattention-hyperactivity combined000