Associations Between ADHD Symptoms and Maternal and Birth Outcomes: An Exploratory Analysis in a Multi-Country Cohort of Expectant Mothers.

Journal: Journal of attention disorders

Volume: 26

Issue: 14

Year of Publication: 2022

Affiliated Institutions:  University of Edinburgh, UK. Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica. University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana. University of Liverpool, UK. Stellenbosch Uni`versity, Cape Town, South Africa. University of Cape Town, South Africa. University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines. Hue University, Vietnam. Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. University of Cambridge, UK. University College London, UK.

Abstract summary 

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.We used data ( = 1,204) from a longitudinal birth cohort study spanning eight countries to address this gap.ADHD symptoms in the third trimester of pregnancy were associated with lower social support from family ( = -0.16, = .031), friends ( = -0.16, = .024), and significant others ( = -0.09, = .001); higher stress ( = 0.34, < .001) and depressive symptoms ( = 0.31, < .001), and increased likelihood of an unwanted pregnancy ( = 0.30, = .009). Significant associations with tobacco use ( = 0.36, = .023) and premature birth ( = 0.35, = .007) did not survive correction for multiple comparisons and there were no significant associations with alcohol use, low birth weight, or unplanned pregnancy.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.

Authors & Co-authors:  Murray Aja Louise AL Taut Diana D Baban Adriana A Hemady Chad Lance CL Walker Susan S Osafo Joseph J Sikander Siham S Tomlinson Mark M Toit Stefani Du SD Marlow Marguerite M Ward Catherine L CL Fernando Asvini A Madrid Bernadette B Van Thang Vo V Tuyen Hoang Dinh HD Dunne Michael M Hughes Claire C Fearon Pasco P Valdebenito Sara S Eisner Manuel M

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  Abajobir A. A., Maravilla J. C., Alati R., Najman J. M. (2016). A systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between unintended pregnancy and perinatal depression. Journal of Affective Disorders, 192, 56–63.
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Identifiers
Doi : 10.1177/10870547221105064
SSN : 1557-1246
Study Population
Women
Mesh Terms
Pregnancy
Other Terms
ADHD symptoms;depression;perinatal;social support;stress;substance use
Study Design
Cohort Study,Exploratory Study,Longitudinal Study,Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
United States