What Are the Challenges of Mothers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Children in Hebron District: Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Aim: To identify the most frequent challenges of mothers raising ADHD children.   Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral childhood disorder. The impulsivity and inattention by the child make parenting challenging.   Methods: A cross-sectional study with67 mothers of ADHD children recruited from ADHD child management center, filled out the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), simple linear regression analysis was used to find an association between total burden score and variables (p<0.05)   Results: 70% of mothers had a high Burden of care,24% with a moderate burden of care, and 6% with a low burden. Feelings of loss of control and insufficient time for self were the most significant correlated variables to the high burden of care (p<0.05), deterioration of the mother's health and social life, stigma, mistrust about proper treatment, and lack of school cooperation   Conclusions: Mothers of ADHD children face difficulties and challenges in raising ADHD children,  high level of burden among mothers correlated to psychological and social difficulties.   Relevance to clinical practice: Positive parenting programs are recommended for parents with ADHD children to empower them in the management of their ADHD children's behavior to gain a better quality of life for ADHD children and their caregivers.