Efficacy of a psychosocial intervention for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Alexandria, Egypt.

Background: Childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic disorder that carries an immense amount of suffering for its victims, their families, and communities. The efficacy of behavioral parent training in the treatment of ADHD has been supported in several studies.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of a predesigned culturally sensitive psychosocial intervention program for parents of ADHD children in Alexandria, Egypt.

Prevalence and characteristics of chronic pelvic pain among women in Alexandria, Egypt.

Background: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is widespread among women with a significant impact on their health. The nature and severity of pain varies between different women and areas.

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence CPP and associated dysmenorrhea, and dyspareunia among women attending Family Health Centers in Alexandria, Egypt and to describe the nature and severity of pain as reported by women.