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  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Health

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  • Pregnancy can alter maternal neurological function, leading to cognitive decline.
  • Cognitive changes post-pregnancy may persist into adulthood.
  • Limited research exists on the impact of these changes on behavioral health outcomes like substance use and depression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and behavioral health outcomes in mothers.
  • To explore the relationship between SCD and substance use (alcohol, smoking) and mental distress in mothers.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 2016-2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) surveys.
  • Included 1330 female participants, with 649 identified as mothers.
  • Employed chi-square tests, t-tests, and generalized linear mixed models to analyze associations between SCD and health characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) was not significantly associated with alcohol misuse among mothers.
  • Mothers experiencing SCD were significantly more likely to smoke compared to those without SCD.
  • Mothers with SCD reported higher rates of mental distress than their counterparts without SCD.

Conclusions:

  • Maternal cognitive changes may be linked to increased smoking and mental distress.
  • Interventions for mothers should integrate mental health and tobacco cessation support.
  • Early identification of cognitive decline signs in mothers is crucial for timely support and intervention.