Is neighbourhood income inequality associated with maternal mental health? A longitudinal analysis of pregnant and new mothers living in Calgary, Alberta.
Samuel Aj LoweSheila W McDonaldAmbikaipakan SenthilselvanCandace I J NykiforukRadha ChariRoman PabayoPublished in: BMJ open (2021)
Income inequality within neighbourhoods appears to adversely impact the mental health trajectories of pregnant and new mothers. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms that explain this relationship, and how interventions to reduce income inequality could benefit mental health.