Table 2.
Cumulative adversity and maternal mental wellbeing
| Cumulative Stress Indicators | Mean (SD) | % (Dichotomous variable) |
|---|---|---|
| Major Life Event | 72% (0) | |
| Perceived Stress | 1.1 (1.2) | - |
| Instability | - | 51% (0) |
| Neighborhood Safety | - | 94% (0) |
| Stressful events when child was born | 4.11 (1.4) | - |
| Total Cumulative Stress Index (Sum of all) | 6.27 (2.6) | 63% (5) |
| Depression | ||
| PHQ-9 Total Score | 5.4 (4.8) | – |
| Anxiety | ||
| STAI-6 Total Score | 6.26 (3.9) | - |
| PSS: NICU | ||
| NICU Environment | 9.13 (5.3) | - |
| NICU Situations | 33.5 (22.5) | - |
| NICU Close Relationships | 29.6 (11.6) | - |
| NICU Communication | 18.5 (14.2) | - |
| Total NICU Stress Score | 90.7 (44.06) | - |