iajapnIAJAPNIAJAPN2709-3263https://doi.org/10.47310/iajapn.2022.v03i02.004Teacher Knowledge about Conduct Disorders among PupilsZeyadTariqAl-NoimiLecturer, College of Nursing, University of Mosul, IraqBackground and Aim: A child with behavior issues, academic failure and family disarray may be the most often referred patient in a child leadership or school counselor's clinic. Conduct disorder is one of the most prevalent disorders encountered in child psychiatric locations and may account for half of the transfers [1]. This study aimed to assess teachers' knowledge level about conduct disorder. To study the association between a teacher's knowledge and their demographic characteristics. Method: A Cross-sectional design was carried out from 25th, April 2022 through 29th, July 2022 to accomplish the objectives of the aims. The subjects of the study consisted of 300 teachers from primary schools in Nineveh Education Directorate. This questionnaire is prepared to be used in an interview with teachers. Results: This study indicated that 85(28.4%) of the male teachers had an intermediate level of knowledge about conduct disorders, while 89(29.6%) of female teachers also had an intermediate level of knowledge about conduct disorders. Most samples had correct answers to the signs and symptoms of conduct disorders (63.3%). While 32.7% only had correct answers in types of conduct disorders. Conclusion: There was a continuous, significant positive correlation between participants’ level of education and each special needs course and their knowledge of the types of CD scores. School teachers have only intermediate knowledge regarding conduct disorders. Some other demographical characteristics of teachers indicated an apparent association with knowledge regarding types of CD scores and reading sources in psychological problems. Recommendations: The teachers need to participate in specialized courses on identifying students with psychological disorders and dealing with this category of students. The curricula of the faculties of education include lessons on behavioral disorders for students and appropriate methods for dealing with them.