Prevalence and Impact of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on Student Performance at Bingham University, Nigeria

• Author(s): Nyema Roland Amadi
• Paper ID: 1711259
• Page: 690-695
• Published Date: 16-10-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 4 October-2025

Abstract

In this research, the prevalence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its impact on academic performance were studied among students at Bingham University in Nigeria. The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) was completed by 293 students selected from 10 faculties using a cross-sectional methodology. The findings indicated that 99.7 percent of the participants never received an official diagnosis of ADHD, and 66.9 percent of the respondents barely knew anything about the disorder. Most of them, however, had signs of ADHD. Statistical studies confirmed a significant association between the symptoms of ADHD and low academic achievement. The gender difference was also notable, and women reported more inattention. The findings underscore the level of urgency with which Nigerian university students need the services of early assessment and increased awareness, as well as special academic support services.

Keywords

ADHD, Academic Performance, University Students, Nigeria, Mental Health

Citations

IRE Journals:
Nyema Roland Amadi "Prevalence and Impact of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on Student Performance at Bingham University, Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 4 2025 Page 690-695

IEEE:
Nyema Roland Amadi "Prevalence and Impact of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on Student Performance at Bingham University, Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(4)