• African health sciences · Sep 2005

    Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder among school children in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

    • E Kashala, T Tylleskar, I Elgen, K T Kayembe, and K Sommerfelt.
    • Department of Neurology, Kinshasa University Hospital, Kinshasa, Congo. esperance_Kashala@yahoo.com
    • Afr Health Sci. 2005 Sep 1; 5 (3): 172181172-81.

    ObjectivesTo estimate the prevalence and determinants of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms among school children in Kinshasa, an African urban setting.MethodsThe 18-items of the Disruptive Behaviour Disorder rating scale (DBD), which is based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for mental disorders 4(th) edition (DSM-IV), were used to investigate the presence of ADHD symptoms. Parents interviews, using a questionnaire specially designed for the study, were performed to identify socio-demographic characteristics. All children were subject to a clinical examination.ResultsThe estimated prevalence of DSM-IV ADHD symptoms was 6%. Those with family health problems, younger age at start of primary school, good nutritional status and poor school performance more often had DSM-IV ADHD symptoms.ConclusionADHD symptoms are as common among school children in Kinshasa as elsewhere. The socio-demographic factors described as risk factors for ADHD in high-income countries were not identified in this study.

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