Is neighbourhood income inequality associated with maternal mental health? A longitudinal analysis of pregnant and new mothers living in Calgary, Alberta.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Rising income inequality is a potential risk factor for poor mental health, however, little work has investigated this link among mothers. Our goal was to determine if neighbourhood-level income inequality was associated with maternal mental health over time.

Design

Secondary data analysis using a retrospective cohort study design.

Setting and participants

Data from the All Our Families (AOF) ongoing cohort study in the city of Calgary (Canada) were used, with our sample including 2461 mothers. Participant data were collected at six time points from 2008 to 2014, corresponding to <25 weeks of pregnancy to 3 years post partum. AOF mothers were linked to 196 geographically defined Calgary neighbourhoods using postal code information and 2006 Canada Census dat

SUBMITTER: Lowe SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8704958 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature