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. 2026 Feb 4;12:5. doi: 10.1186/s40748-026-00248-9

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) -