Research assistant
Katrine Marcussen
Research Unit of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark
| Project management | ||
| Project status | Open | |
| Data collection dates | ||
| Start | 01.01.2025 | |
| End | 31.12.2025 | |
A guided online-delivered group counseling program for pregnant women and new mothers with ADHD: A mixed-method feasibility study of AMOR; ADHD, Mother's Online Resources
Short summary
This study will use a mixed-methods, uncontrolled, pre-post design with 30 pregnant women and new mothers diagnosed with ADHD. The primary outcome will be assessed by measuring adherence, credibility, and treatment satisfaction. Semi-structured interviews will provide insights into the program's impact. The secondary outcome will measure self-reported inattention, hyperactivity, depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life. Paired t-tests will be used to compare pre- and post-intervention.
Rationale
Pregnant women and new mothers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often face heightened challenges during the perinatal period due to hormonal changes, disrupted sleep, and caregiving demands. These factors can worsen ADHD symptoms, complicating daily tasks, care routines, and increasing vulnerability to postpartum depression and anxiety. Despite recognition of these issues, tailored interventions remain limited. This study aims to assess the feasibility and efficacy of AMOR. The study's primary aim is to assess the program's feasibility by examining the program's credibility, satisfaction, and adherence rates, as well as to evaluate whether there are any negative effects associated with participating in the program. The secondary aim is to measure the program's influence on inattention, hyperactivity, depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life before and after the program. AMOR is a 10-week program including a 35-45 minute podcast episode on a specific topic, followed by a 90-minute online session with nine other participants. These sessions are facilitated by a consultant from the Danish ADHD Association. The program is based on psychoeducation and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Description of the cohort
Eligible participants where pregnant women with an ADHD diagnosis. The women who wanted to participate in the study contacted the Danish ADHD Association through the association's website.