Association between maternal employment status and presence of children with major congenital anomalies in Denmark.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The burden of caring for children with complex medical problems such as major congenital anomalies falls principally on mothers, who in turn suffer a variety of potentially severe economic consequences. As well, health consequences of caregiving often further impact the social and economic prospects of mothers of children with major congenital anomalies (MCMCAs). Evaluating the long-term economic consequences of extensive in-home caregiving among MCMCAs can inform strategies to mitigate these effects.

Objective

To assess whether MCMCAs face reduced employment and increased need for disability benefits over a 20-year period.

Design

A population-based matched cohort study.

Setting

Denmark.

Participants

All women who gave birth to a singleton chi

SUBMITTER: Kim KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10916273 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature