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Table 2 Code groups and subgroups

From: “A bit lost”—Living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the transition between adolescence and adulthood: an exploratory qualitative study

Code groups

1.

Low level of knowledge about ADHD and treatment options

2.

Barriers to seeking and accessing help

3.

Developing self-help strategies

4.

A preference for discontinued medication use

Subgroups

a. Lack of treatment options

b. Need knowledge about how to live with ADHD

c. Lack of low-threshold services

a. Need help, but do not seek it out

b. Do not ask for help due to stigma

a. Make use of their own resources

b. Take care of oneself

a. Wish to discontinue medication

b. Discontinued because of side effects