Association between prenatal depressive symptoms and eczema in infants: The Born in Guangzhou Cohort Study.
Dongmei WeiShiu Lun Au YeungMinshan LuWanqing XiaoJinhua LuSongying ShenKin Bong Hubert LamXiu QiuPublished in: Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (2020)
Persistent maternal depressive symptoms during pregnancy increased the risk of infants' eczema, especially in children without family history of allergic diseases. These associations, if proved to be causal, could be an intervention target not only to improve women's health but also to prevent offspring's eczema.
Keyphrases
- depressive symptoms
- atopic dermatitis
- social support
- pregnancy outcomes
- healthcare
- randomized controlled trial
- pregnant women
- public health
- young adults
- sleep quality
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- mental health
- birth weight
- gestational age
- health information
- breast cancer risk
- risk assessment
- preterm infants
- cervical cancer screening
- health promotion
- human health