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Title: | Associations between ADHD symptoms and maternal and birth outcomes: An exploratory analysis in a multi-country cohort of expectant mothers |
Authors: | Murray, A.L. Taut, D Baban, A. Hemady, C.L. Walker, S. Osafo, J. Sikander, S. Tomlinson, M. Toit, S.D. Marlow, M. Ward, C.L. Fernando, A. Madrid, B. Van, T.V. Tuyen, H.D. Dunne, M. Hughes, C. Fearon, P. Valdebenito, S. Eisner, M. |
Keywords: | Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Depression Pregnancy Outcome Birth Cohort |
Issue Date: | 2022 |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Citation: | Journal of Attention Disorders.2022;26(14):1882-1894 [Epub 2022 Jul 11] |
Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: ADHD symptoms can adversely impact functioning in a range of domains relevant for maternal well-being and fetal development; however, there has been almost no research examining their impact during pregnancy. We aimed to address this gap. METHOD: We used data (n = 1,204) from a longitudinal birth cohort study spanning eight countries to address this gap. RESULTS: ADHD symptoms in the third trimester of pregnancy were associated with lower social support from family (b = -0.16, p = .031), friends (b = -0.16, p = .024), and significant others (b = -0.09, p = .001); higher stress (b = 0.34, p < .001) and depressive symptoms (b = 0.31, p < .001), and increased likelihood of an unwanted pregnancy (b = 0.30, p = .009). Significant associations with tobacco use (b = 0.36, p = .023) and premature birth (b = 0.35, p = .007) did not survive correction for multiple comparisons and there were no significant associations with alcohol use, low birth weight, or unplanned pregnancy. CONCLUSION: Results suggest that women with ADHD symptoms could benefit from earlier, more regular screening for mental health difficulties and greater mental health support during pregnancy. |
Description: | Indexed in MEDLINE. |
URI: | http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/24947 |
ISSN: | 1087-0547 |
Appears in Collections: | Journal/Magazine Articles |
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