Análisis del trastorno de déficit de atención e hiperactividad en niños de 6 a 12 años que acuden a la Escuela Blanca Goetta de Ordóñez, año 2021.

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a syndrome where the child's behavior is changing with restlessness, emotional instability, impulsive behavior accompanied by short-term distraction; therefore, they have trouble paying attention and may act without thinking about the consequences of their actions. Objective: To analyze attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children aged 6 to 12 years who attend the Blanca Goetta de Ordóñez School in Guayaquil, year 2021. Design: descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional, prospective. Population: 50 Children from 6 to 12 years old who attend the Blanca Goetta de Ordóñez School in the city of Guayaquil. Technique: Survey. Instrument: Conner's scale. Results: Under 10 years (46%); male (60%); mestizo ethnic group (100%); primary schooling (100%); urban residence (100%); medium socioeconomic level (100%); behavioral disorder comorbidities (68%); ADHD type: predominantly inattentive (54%); with hyperactivity index in boys (34%) and in girls (24%). Conclusion: It is evident that the children of this educational institution present a disorder of attention deficit and hyperactivity, added to this they have conduct disorder and predominantly inattentive; all this can cause children to be easily distracted during classes, have limitations in carrying out their work, showing little interest, reluctance or are easily distracted, in such a way that it is necessary to inform parents about the development of these disorders and the measures or strategies that must be followed to prevent it from continuing to affect your client.