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Maternal depression: A major risk factor for psychosocial wellbeing among preschoolers

Sanober Nadeem1, Ghazala Rafique1, Yusra Sajid Chachar2

  • 1Human Development Program, Aga Khan University, Pakistan.

Asian Journal of Psychiatry
|September 1, 2018
PubMed

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Maternal depression significantly increases the risk of behavioral problems in preschoolers. This study highlights the crucial link between mothers' mental health and children's psychosocial well-being, emphasizing the need for early intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Maternal Mental Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Behavioral problems are common in preschoolers.
  • Maternal depression is a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the link between maternal mental health and child behavior is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of behavioral problems in preschoolers in Pakistan.
  • To investigate the association between maternal depression and childhood behavioral issues.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study in three districts of Sindh province, Pakistan.
  • 1566 preschool children assessed using the Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire (SDQ).
  • Mothers assessed for depression using the Aga Khan Anxiety and Depression Scale (AKUADS).

Main Results:

  • 23% of children exhibited abnormal behavior, and 23.5% showed borderline behavior on the SDQ.
  • 21.5% of mothers reported symptoms of depression.
  • Maternal depression was significantly associated with increased odds of borderline (OR=1.30) and abnormal (OR=2.04) behavioral problems in children, independent of child's gender or age.

Conclusions:

  • Maternal depression is a significant risk factor for behavioral problems and impacts psychosocial well-being in preschoolers.
  • Findings underscore the importance of addressing maternal mental health to improve child developmental outcomes.
  • Early screening and support for maternal depression can mitigate risks for childhood behavioral issues.

Keywords:
Behaviour problemMaternal depressionPakistanPreschoolersPsychosocial wellbeing

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