Associations between reproductive factors and the prevalence of depression: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aims to explore the relationship between female reproductive factors (age at first birth (AFB), age at last birth (ALB), gravidity, and number of live birth (NLB)) and prevalence of depression among the US women.

Methods

The relationship between AFB, ALB, gravidity, and NLB with the prevalence of depression was explored using publicly available data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005-2018. This cross-sectional study included female participants aged 20 years and older, with reproductive factors and depressive symptoms reported by the participants. Depression was evaluated using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, with a score of ≥ 10 representing major depression disorder. Weighted multivariable logistic regression and restri

SUBMITTER: Zuo R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11465941 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature