Health Promotion Program for Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Mothers of Children Aged 6-12 With ADHD A Pilot Study to Assess Feasibility and Benefits

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a health promotion program specifically designed for Ultra-Orthodox Jewish mothers who have children aged 6 to 12 years diagnosed with ADHD. This study aims to determine if the intervention is practical for mothers to participate in, whether it improves their knowledge about ADHD and reduces stigma, and if it helps lower stress and encourages self-care. The program is a pilot, non-randomized controlled trial focused on feasibility and effectiveness within this specific community. The intervention consists of six weekly teletherapy group sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, with groups of 6 to 8 mothers. The program covers topics such as understanding ADHD and its biological basis, identifying treatment options, managing ADHD in school settings, and promoting maternal self-care. Mothers are assigned either to the intervention or a delayed control group, receiving the program after the initial intervention group completes it. School educators with experience teaching children with ADHD also participate in a single session and provide feedback. Participants will complete questionnaires before and after the intervention, each taking about 30 minutes, to assess changes in ADHD knowledge, stigma, stress, and health-promoting activities. Mothers will also join a remote focus group to share feedback on the program. Educators take part in interviews to give their perspectives. The study monitors these outcomes throughout the six-week intervention period to understand the programs impact on maternal well-being and knowledge.

Pilot Study on a Health Promotion Intervention for Ultra-Orthodox Mothers of Children With ADHD