Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University
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Assistant Prof. of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, El-Fayoum University
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Assistant. Prof. of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University.
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Assistant Prof. of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University.
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Assistant Prof. of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, El-Fayoum University
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Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, El-Fayoum University
Abstract
Background: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of neurobehavioral conditions
that affect children most frequently. Mothers of children with ADHD frequently experience elevated
stress levels, poor life quality, lower levels of maternal satisfaction, and confusing child behaviors
that make them feel harshly disciplined. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of
intervention guidelines on mothers of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders.
Subject and Methods: A quasi-experimental research design with pre-post and follow-up
evaluation for one group was used in this study. Sample: This study was carried out on 150 mothers
and their children who have been diagnosed with ADHD. Settings: This study conducted at the
child psychiatric outpatient clinics at El-Fayoum & Zagazig University Hospitals, El-Tarbia El-
Fekryia Schools and Development Referral Centers at El-Fayoum City as Sondos Academy, Ibny
and Together Centers. Tools: The tools used to collect data are: I. Structured interviewing sheet, II.
Mothers' knowledge questionnaire, and III. A self-reported practices checklists. The intervention
guidelines involved 10 sessions. Results: There was highly statistical significant difference
regarding mothers' knowledge and their reported practices before, immediately after, and at
following-up phases of intervention guidelines implementation on children having ADHD.
Conclusion: The intervention guidelines were effective in improving mothers' knowledge and
reported practices regarding their children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders.
Recommendation: Continuous training for mothers having children with ADHD. Also, further
studies will be needed to evaluate the effect of intervention guidelines on the mothers' coping,
quality of life (QOL), mothering satisfaction, psychological well-being to enhance their knowledge,
attitudes, and practices in improving their children’s outcomes.
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