Table 4.
Relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and awareness about ADHD (n=224)
| Variable | Poor (n=36) n (%) | Good (n=188) n (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group (Years) | |||
| 21-23 | 20 (23.3) | 66 (76.7) | 0.001* |
| >23 | 16 (11.6) | 122 (88.4) | |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 17 (12.9) | 115 (87.1) | 0.119 |
| Female | 19 (20.7) | 73 (79.3) | |
| Academic year | |||
| Fourth year | 29 (32.6) | 60 (67.4) | <0.001* |
| Fifth year | 4 (4.4) | 87 (95.6) | |
| Intern | 3 (6.8) | 41 (93.2) | |
| Completed pediatric course | |||
| Yes | 3 (2.8) | 103 (97.2) | <0.001* |
| No/Still in course | 33 (28.0) | 85 (72.0) | |
| Completed psychiatric course | |||
| Yes | 7 (5.1) | 129 (94.9) | <0.001* |
| No | 29 (33.0) | 59 (67.0) | |
| Preferred area of specialization | |||
| Neurology | 9 (33.3) | 18 (66.7) | 0.161 |
| Pediatrics | 6 (17.1) | 29 (82.9) | |
| Psychiatry | 3 (12.5) | 21 (87.5) | |
| Surgery | 5 (16.7) | 25 (83.3) | |
| Medicine | 3 (8.8) | 31 (91.2) | |
| Other | 10 (13.5) | 64 (86.5) | |
| Family history of behavioral disorders | |||
| Yes | 1 (5.6) | 17 (94.4) | 0.205 |
| No | 35 (17.0) | 171 (83.0) | |
*P≤0.05. ADHD=Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder