iajapnIAJAPNIAJAPN2709-3263https://doi.org/10.47310/iajapn.2020.v01i01.008Knowledge regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among Primary School Teachers in Selected Primary Schools of Shimla CityMrs.ShashiKiranHarvinderKaurBackground: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most widely studied neuro-developmental disorders in children. The behaviors associated with ADHD may be first observed by teachers and they play a pivotal role in the recognition, referral and treatment of ADHD. Objectives: The objectives of the present study were (i) to assess the knowledge of primary school teachers regarding ADHD (ii) to associate the knowledge and attitude with selected demographic variables. Material and Methods: A cross sectional descriptive research study was done from June-July 2018 among 100 primary school teachers selected from 20 schools of Shimla city. A pre-validated, self-administered, structured questionnaire was used for data collection. and random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Knowledge score was measured in the following three categories: Good, average and Poor. Mean frequency & Chi square tests were used for statistical analysis. Results: The mean score of ADHD knowledge was 4.87±1.69. Results revealed that only one third of the primary school teachers (32%) had average knowledge about ADHD. There was no significant association of their age, gender and professional qualification, teaching experience, religion and marital status with their knowledge. Conclusion: Study concluded that primary school teachers need to be educated and trained regarding ADHD.