Social Interactions and Cell Aging Dynamics in Postpartum Women.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Psychosocial stressors are linked with declined physical and psychological health, and short telomere length (TL). While positive social interactions have been linked to improved postpartum physical and mental health, little research has explored the longitudinal effects of psychosocial stressors and telomere dynamics in the sensitive postpartum period. This study aimed to examine the effect of positive and negative social interactions on TL among first-time mothers during the first year postpartum. Methods: A cohort of 103 first-time mothers from Northern Israel completed validated measures assessing social support, marital satisfaction, and depressive symptoms, and provided blood samples for leukocyte TL analysis. Hierarchical linear and logistic regressions,

SUBMITTER: Houminer-Klepar N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12929666 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature