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Allostatic Load as a Mediator and Perceived Chronic Stress as a Moderator in the Association between Maternal Mental Health and Preterm Birth: A Prospective Cohort Study of Pregnant Women in Pakistan

Shahirose Premji
Ntonghanwah Forcheh
Shahnaz Shahid Ali
Nicole Létourneau
Geoffrey Omuse
Aliyah Dosani
Sharifa Lalani
Nazneen Islam
Sidrah Nausheen
Farooq Ghani
Neelofur Babar
Salima Sulaiman
Musana Wangira
Ilona S. Yim

20244 citationsAga Khan University Kenya

Abstract

AL has a significant direct influence on PTB and mediates the effect of maternal mental health on PTB; however, the indirect effect of AL is indistinguishable between women with higher or lower levels of perceived chronic stress than normal.

Research topics

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Infant Development and Preterm Care

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1159/000540579

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