Profiles of perceived resources among low-income, rural mothers: Prospective associations with maternal and child outcomes.

ABSTRACT: Low-income, rural families face significant mental health risks. However, the understanding of resources associated with mental health risks is limited. The present study investigated the associations between perceived resources of low-income, rural mothers, and longitudinal maternal and child outcomes. This study utilized longitudinal data from the Family Life Project (N = 1203), from US rural areas with high poverty rates. Mothers reported their resources at 6-month postpartum, and their levels of depression, anxiety, and role overload were assessed at 2-year postpartum. Mothers reported their children's behavioral problems at 3 years old. Using a person-centered approach, we identified four maternal profiles: lower resources (7.1%); higher intra-family support (11.1%); higher inter-fami

SUBMITTER: Wu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10387500 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature