Table 3.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and learning difficulties
| Learning difficulties | ADHD (n=27) | Non-ADHD (n=201) | Total (n=228) | χ2, P* | OR (unadjusted) | CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty in reading | 17 (63.0) | 20 (10.0) | 37 (16.2) | 49.21, <0.001 | 15.385 | 6.209-38.123 |
| Difficulty in writing | 16 (59.3) | 32 (15.9) | 48 (21.1) | 26.89, <0.001 | 7.682 | 3.265-18.074 |
| Difficulty in mathematics | 16 (59.3) | 21 (10.4) | 37 (16.2) | 41.72, <0.001 | 12.486 | 5.116-30.385 |
| Poor academic performance | 16 (59.3) | 20 (10.0) | 36 (15.8) | 45.53, <0.001 | 13.164 | 5.374-37.244 |
| Problematic classroom behavior | 18 (66.7) | 45 (22.4) | 63 (27.6) | 23.39, <0.001 | 6.933 | 2.916-16.486 |
Figures in parentheses are percentages. *Fisher’s exact test applied where necessary. ADHD=Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, OR=Odds ratio, CI=Confidence interval