Associations of maternal perinatal depressive disorders with autism spectrum disorder in offspring: Findings from a data-linkage cohort study
Maternal perinatal depressive disorders are associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder in offspring. Preterm birth and low Apgar scores were weak mediators of this association. Early intervention strategies that aim to enhance maternal mental health and mitigate the risk of exposed offspring are needed.
Authors
- Kim Betts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5855-1911)
- Berihun Assefa Dachew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4041-6129)
- Rosa Alati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9240-3450)
- Getinet Ayano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9137-4141)
- Biruk Shalmeno Tusa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4362-0851)
Institutions
- Haramaya University (ET)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Curtin University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00048674251315641
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.51
Funders
- Curtin University of Technology