Objectives@#The aim of this study was to investigate
elementary school teachers'
knowledge and
perception of
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (
ADHD). Variables associated with the teacher's tendency to recommend
treatment to
parents of the
ADHD children were also evaluated. @*
Methods@#A total of 73 elementary-
school teachers completed a
self-
questionnaire regarding their demographic characteristics, previous experience, and
perception of
ADHD children.
Knowledge of the
Attention Deficit Disorders Scale (KADDS) was used to examine the participants' level of
knowledge of
ADHD. Multivariable
logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the variables associated with the participants' tendency to recommend
treatment to
parents of
ADHD students. @*Results@#The average correct rate was 64.4% on the KADDS. 64 (87.7%) participants had a positive
perception of medical
treatments of
ADHD, but only 41 (56.2%) participants reported that they would recommend
treatment to
parents of
ADHD children. Teachers that were older and married were more likely to recommend
treatment. The teacher's sense of
efficacy was found to have a positive
association with the tendency to recommend
treatment to
parents. @*Conclusion@#Educational programs and specific guidelines that can improve the
knowledge of
ADHD and
self-
efficacy as a teacher are needed for
elementary school teachers. Teachers should understand that they have significant
roles in the management of
ADHD children.