Self-reported prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in women of Malayer city

Aim. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder based on self-report in women of Malayer city.Method. The method of this research was descriptive. The research population consisted of all the female of Malayer city, and 2,633 people were selected from this population. Data collection was done using the Connors (1999) adult ADHD self-report scale. Chi-square statistical test was used to analyze the data. Analysis was done with SPSS-22 statistical software.Findings. The prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in women aged 19 to 40 years was 8.2%, and attention deficit disorder was more common (9.6%) than hyperactivity disorder (7.4%). Also, with increasing age, the prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in women decreases.Conclusion. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder has a high prevalence in women, therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to this disorder and plan for its treatment.