Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common chronic disorders which influence millions of children worldwide. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has a great impact on children in a critical period of development, the treatment of which extends over years. Assessment of sleep problems and QOL can help the nurses to recognize life areas that are especially disturbed for children and their parents. Aim of study: was to assess relationship between quality of life and sleep habits in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Design: descriptive correlational research design was utilized to conduct and achieve the aim of study. Setting: This study was conducted at the outpatient clinics of Psychiatric and Mental Health Hospital at Benha city, Qalubia governorate. Study subject: Convenient sample of 100 children with ADHD and their parents / caregivers. Tools of Data collection: Three tools were used: I: Structured Interview Questionnaire it was divided in three parts. I: Socio–demographic data of children, II: Socio–demographic data of caregivers & III: Clinical data for children with ADHD, II: The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory, III: The Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire. Results: more than half of the studied children have poor quality of life. Also, more than one quarter of them have fair quality of life, while one fifth of them have good quality of life. Half of the studied children have severe sleep habits. Also, one quarter of them have moderate sleep habits. While less than one fifth of them have mild sleep habit and only of them have normal sleep habits. There is a highly statistically significant positive correlation between total quality of life and total sleep habits among the studied children. Conclusion: Findings confirmed that, quality of life and sleep habits seem to be related with each other in ADHD. Recommendations: Parent education and training in behavior management can improve behavior, enhance the QoL and sleep habits of their ADHD children. |
