The co-occurrence of maternal depressive symptoms and smoking in a national survey of mothers
The co-occurrence of maternal depressive symptoms and smoking in a national survey of mothers
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10.1367/a04-207r.1
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2005-11-01
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Weitzman, M
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Kavanaugh, M;McMillen, RC;Weitzman, M
Context.-Both maternal smoking and depression are common and can adversely impact child health and functioning, yet few studies have explored their co-occurrence among mothers.Objective.-To determine the prevalence and associations of depression and smoking among mothers in the United States.Design.-Random-digit-dial national telephone survey of 1530 households conducted in 2002. Respondents were asked about their sociodemographic characteristics, smoking status, and their children's receipt of Medicaid. A validated 3-item depression screen was administered. Bivariate and multiple regression analyses for maternal smoking and a positive depression screen were performed.Setting.-National sample.Participants.-Seven hundred two mothers with children aged less than 19 years living in their homes.Results.-The response rate was 61%. Among mothers, 24.3% were smokers, 24.4% had a positive depression screen, 8.1% had both, and 40.6% were smokers and/or had a positive depression screen. All rates were greater among mothers whose children receive Medicaid (37.6%, 47.5%, 20.6%, and 64.5%) than those whose children do not receive Medicaid (21.1% 19.0% 4.8%, and 35.3%) (P