Socioeconomic deprivation and perinatal anxiety: an observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women from areas of social deprivation and minority ethnic groups are more likely to experience poor physical health and have higher rates of mental health problems relative to women from less socially disadvantaged groups. However, very little research has examined this in relation to perinatal anxiety. The current study aims to determine prevalence, risk factors and desire for treatment for perinatal anxiety in three regions of the UK with diverse regional characteristics.

Methods

Women completed measures of anxiety in early, mid-, late-pregnancy and postpartum. Participants were included from three regions of the UK: Region 1 = North East England & North Cumbria n = 512; Region 2 = London North Thames n = 665; Region 3 = West Midlands n = 705.

Results

Pr

SUBMITTER: Best C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11566135 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature