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<p>Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder associated with substantial academic and social impairments, yet evidence from Middle Eastern populations remains limited. This study examined demographic, clinical, academic, and social functioning profiles of Qatari youth with ADHD, with a particular focus on sex-based differences. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary service in Qatar between 2022 and 2025, involving 131 Qatari youth aged 7–17 years with a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD. Parents completed the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale, and clinical data on comorbidities, treatment, academic performance, and social functioning were extracted from medical records. Males comprised 71% of the sample. Although most clinical features were comparable between male and female ADHD patients, females demonstrated significantly greater peer relationship difficulties compared with males, suggesting a need for targeted social intervention in females. Academic impairments were also prevalent across both sexes. Findings underscored the functional impact of ADHD and the importance of culturally and gender-sensitive care.</p>

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Sex-Based Differences in Clinical and Social Outcomes in Qatari Youth with ADHD

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    2026年2月26日

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  • Sheema Hashem,
  • Saba F. Elhag,
  • Zainab Awada,
  • Waleed Aamer,
  • Ajaz A. Bhat,
  • Aljazi Al-Maraghi,
  • Amani Shaif,
  • Hana Aldhaibani,
  • Khalid Fakhro,
  • Georges Nemer,
  • Madeeha Kamal

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder associated with substantial academic and social impairments, yet evidence from Middle Eastern populations remains limited. This study examined demographic, clinical, academic, and social functioning profiles of Qatari youth with ADHD, with a particular focus on sex-based differences. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary service in Qatar between 2022 and 2025, involving 131 Qatari youth aged 7–17 years with a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD. Parents completed the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale, and clinical data on comorbidities, treatment, academic performance, and social functioning were extracted from medical records. Males comprised 71% of the sample. Although most clinical features were comparable between male and female ADHD patients, females demonstrated significantly greater peer relationship difficulties compared with males, suggesting a need for targeted social intervention in females. Academic impairments were also prevalent across both sexes. Findings underscored the functional impact of ADHD and the importance of culturally and gender-sensitive care.