Review Article
Year: 2018 | Month: August | Volume: 8 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 320-327
Effectiveness of Various Teaching Programs on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Learning Disabilities (LD) of Children among Primary School Teachers: A Systematic Review
Vijyeta Bhasin1, Srinivasan P2, Uma J. Deaver3
1Post Graduate Student, 2Associate Professor, HOD,
Department of Mental Health Nursing, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Nursing, Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Mullana-133207, Haryana, India.
3Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Nursing, Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Mullana-133207, Haryana, India.
Corresponding Author: Vijyeta Bhasin
ABSTRACT
Background: Many children suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is defined as a persistent pattern of inattention or impulsivity that is formed during growth. It is manifested in two or more contexts (e.g., at home, school or work) and negatively affects the individual’s social, academic or occupational functioning. ADHD is usually co-occurring with LD. Early identification and intervention of these problems are very important to address issues at early age. The studies include systematic review of effectiveness of various teaching programs on knowledge and attitude regarding Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities (LD) of children among primary school teachers.
Objectives: To establish the new findings on the effectiveness of various teaching programs on knowledge and attitude regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Learning disabilities (LD) of children among primary school teachers.
Methodology: The search of significant articles was carried out in PubMed/ Medline, SCOPUS, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Embase, Elsevier and Google Scholar with the following key words: “teaching program”, “Knowledge”, “Attitude”, “Primary school teachers”, “ADHD”, “LD”, “Children”, “Systematic review”. Systematically searched for studies including knowledge and attitude regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Learning disabilities (LD) of children among primary school teachers. The included studies were evaluated according to predefined quality criteria.
Results: Analysis was done in terms of Meta analysis. 92 papers were retrieved by the search. Among them, 27 were evaluated to be of higher quality. Studies recruiting sample of primary school teachers and excluded parents.
Conclusion: Based on the review it was concluded that ADHD was found to be co morbid with LD. Both ADHD and LD were more prevalent in primary school age children and prevalence increased as per age. There was less knowledge and less favorable attitude among primary school teachers regarding ADHD and LD. Teaching programs were effective in improving knowledge and attitude among primary school teachers regarding ADHD and LD. Education programs should be established to increase awareness about ADHD and LD among primary school teachers.
Key words: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, Learning disabilities, LD, Primary school teachers, Children, Knowledge, Attitude.