Adverse Childhood Experiences and Antenatal Depression: The Mediating Role of Social Support.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to examine the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and antenatal depression among women in Taiwan and investigate the mediating effects of partner support and social support on that relationship.

Methods

An online survey was conducted, and 456 women aged ≥ 20 years with childbirth experience responded. The participants were asked to recall and self-report their childhood experiences and their perceived social support and mental health status during pregnancy. Linear regression was used to test the association between ACEs and antenatal depression, and causal mediation analysis was performed to analyze the mediating effects of partner support and social support.

Results

More than 85% of the participants had experienced

SUBMITTER: Chiang WL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12675761 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature