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Predictors of Childhood Anxiety: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Dawn Kingston1, Maureen Heaman2, Marni Brownell3

  • 1Faculties of Nursing and Medicine (Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Plos One
|July 10, 2015
PubMed

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Maternal psychological distress and low infant Apgar scores predict childhood anxiety by age 5. Early detection and prevention strategies can be informed by these findings.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Limited research exists on the predictors of early childhood anxiety.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify prenatal, postnatal, and early life predictors of childhood anxiety up to age 5.
  • This study aims to inform early detection and prevention efforts.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized population-based administrative data from Manitoba, Canada (N=19,316).
  • Examined associations between demographic, obstetrical, psychosocial, medical, behavioral, and infant factors and childhood anxiety.
  • Longitudinal analysis covered the period from birth to age 5.

Main Results:

  • Maternal psychological distress (birth to 5 years) and infant 5-minute Apgar score ≤7 were identified as risk factors.
  • Factors associated with reduced risk included maternal age <20 years, multiparity, and preterm birth.

Conclusions:

  • Identifying predictors is essential for early detection and prevention of childhood anxiety.
  • Maternal psychological distress is a significant, modifiable early risk factor.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand early life influences on anxiety across developmental stages.
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