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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—Dilemmas and Solutions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Martha Alida Jacoba Olivier --- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Ana Maria Gomes --- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Aletta Johanna Greyling --- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University,We investigated the efficacy of the Coping Skills Programme to address dilemmas and solutions for parents of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Participants were purposively sampled parents of children diagnosed with ADHD in the Eastern Cape of... -
South African Teachers' Experiences of Children in their Classrooms who may have ADHD
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Tina Lopes --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Irma Eloff --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Sarah Howie --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Jacobus G. Maree --- University of Pretoria, South AfricaThis study focused on understanding and explaining how teachers experience children in their classrooms who may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The study was a qualitative study in which 17 teachers from three different schools in Gauteng, South Africa,... -
The Problem of Identifying and Diagnosing Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (AADHD): Results and Implications of a South African Study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Alban Burke --- University of Johannesburg, Tracey-Lee Austin --- University of Johannesburg,In this study an attempt is made to design a more South African relevant self-report questionnaire. In attempt to design such an instrument 402 undergraduate Psychology students responded to an online survey in which they completed a number of existing,... -
Adult ADHD in a Student Population: Preliminary Findings
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Alban Burke --- University of Johannesburg, Tracey-Lee Austin --- University of Johannesburg, Chantal Waldeck --- University of Johannesburg,The study provides preliminary findings about the likely prevalence rates of ADHD in a South African student population. Data collected using self-report measures to identify symptoms of this disorder, are reported. Participants were 402 undergraduate psychology students. They completed the... -
General practitioners' familiarity, attitudes and practices with regard to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adults
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: C Louw --- Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, MM Oswald --- Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, MD Perold --- Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education,Background: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder, affecting 4% to 5% of South African children. Recent studies reveal that 30% to 70% of children continue to experience problems related to ADHD in adulthood. Adults are becoming increasingly aware... -
Prescribing of methylphenidate to children and adolescents in South Africa: A pharmacoepidemiological investigation
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: I Truter --- Drug Utilization Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy, South AfricaBackground: Pharmacoepidemiological studies on ADHD are limited in South Africa. The primary aim was to analyse the prescribing of methylphenidate to patients aged 18 years and younger in the private health care sector. -
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults: a guide for the general practitioner
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: GI Van Schalkwyk --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa J SchronenAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has an estimated prevalence of 3.5% in adults. Knowledge regarding the diagnosis and treatment of this condition remains limited amongst general practitioners. The clinical presentation is highly variable, and the manifestations of the characteristic symptoms of... -
Complementary and alternative medicine for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: An Eastern Cape study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: S Snyman --- Department of Pharmacy, South Africa I Truter --- Department of Pharmacy, South Africa -
Nicotine exposure effects on ADHD in young adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Skye Sayce --- Department of Psychology, South Africa Alban Burke --- Department of Psychology, South AfricaThis study investigated whether ingestion of nicotine could enhance cognitive performance in people with ADHD. Participants with ADHD (n = 17) and without ADHD (n = 22) were contrasted for nicotine use. Cognitive performance was measured using selected subtests of... -
Challenges experienced by parents living with a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health • Authors: Meisie Mofokeng --- Department of Nursing Science, South Africa Anna E van der Wath --- Department of Nursing Science, South AfricaObjective: The aim of this South African study was to explore parents’ experiences of living with a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). -
Comorbidity of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and major depression in primary school children
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Maria Mokobane --- Department of Behavioural Medicine, South Africa Basil Pillay --- Department of Behavioural Medicine, South Africa Anneke Meyer --- Psychology Department, South AfricaThe study investigated comorbid Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and depression in a sample of rural primary school children in Limpopo Province, South Africa. A total of 320 learners participated in this study of whom 160 learners had teacher and parent identified... -
Validation of the ADHD-Behaviour Rating Scale for early childhood teacher use in South African classrooms
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Celeste Combrinck --- , South Africa Hannelie du Preez --- , South AfricaWe tested the construct validity of scores from the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Behaviour-Rating Scale (ADHD-BRS) within South African early childhood classrooms in three of the eleven official languages, English, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa. In-service teachers (n = 109) from 112... -
Mental flexibility (set-shifting) deficits in children with ADHD: A replication and extension study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Tshikani Theodore Boshomane --- , South Africa Basil Joseph Pillay --- , South Africa Anneke Meyer --- , South AfricaThe study investigated set-shifting impairment differences in children by Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) subtype compared to neurotypical peers. The sample consisted of 156 primary school children from the Limpopo Province of South Africa (ADHD = 78, neurotypical = 78)...