Biopsychosocial correlates of psychological distress in Latina mothers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have explored the relationship between psychological, psychosocial and biological factors among Latinas. An integrated understanding of how these factors associate with psychological distress is necessary for the development of culturally relevant screening tools and interventions. The study aim was to examine the relationships among (a) psychological distress symptoms, (b) psychosocial factors (discrimination, acculturation, acculturative stress, economic hardship), and (c) biological (DNA methylation of stress-related genes) factors among Latinas during pregnancy and postpartum period.

Methods

A sample of 150 pregnant Latinas completed the Inventory of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms II (IDAS-II), psychosocial questionnaires (discrimination, accultur

SUBMITTER: Santos HP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7889736 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature