Table 5.
Mediation path of the relationship between food insecurity and perinatal depression
| Food insecurity | Effect | Bootstrap 95 % CI | P value | % Total effect of food insecurity on perinatal depression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The total effect of food insecurity on perinatal depression | 0·26 | 0·178, 0·351 | <0·001 | |
| The total indirect effect of food insecurity on perinatal depression | 0·15 | 0·104, 0·202 | <0·001 | 58 |
| The direct effect of food insecurity on perinatal depression | 0·11 | 0·029, 0·194 | 0·001 | 42 |
| Indirect paths | ||||
| Depressive symptoms at T1 | 0·11 | 0·072, 0·159 | <0·001 | 42 |
| State–trait anxiety | 0·04 | 0·014, 0·069 | <0·001 | 16 |