Low socioeconomic status increases effects of negative life events on antenatal anxiety and depression

Low socioeconomic status and prior negative life events are documented risk factors for antenatal anxiety and depression, preterm birth and birth weight. We aimed to asses whether the adverse effects of prior negative life events increase with lower socioeconomic status and which aspects of socioeconomic status are most relevant.

Source: Women and Birth - June 7, 2018 Category: Midwifery Authors: Tjitte Verbeek, Claudi L.H. Bockting, Chantal Beijers, Judith L. Meijer, Mari ëlle G. van Pampus, Huibert Burger Source Type: research