Table 2 Prevalence of risk factors for developing mental health problems (n = 717–733).
| Variable, including risk definition for each risk factor | n (%) |
|---|---|
| At risk status* | 283 (39.2) |
| Maternal mental health | |
| Depression | 82 (11.3) |
| Anxiety | 58 (8.0) |
| Stress | 96 (13.2) |
| Substance misuse | |
| In the past year have you ever had a drinking problem? (Yes) | 6 (0.8) |
| Have you ever had a drug problem? (Yes) | 21 (2.9) |
| Have you used any drugs in the past 24 h? (Yes, illegal drug listed) | 4 (0.6) |
| Home violence | |
| Do you feel that you live in a safe place? (No) | 13 (1.8) |
| In the past year, have you ever felt threatened in your home? (Yes) | 47 (6.4) |
| In the past year, has your partner or other family member pushed you, punched you, kicked you, hit you or threatened to hurt you? (Yes) | 21 (2.9) |
| Social isolation | |
| Whom can you count on to be dependable when you need help? (Less than two people) | 56 (7.7) |
| How satisfied are you with their support? (Less than fairly satisfied) | 41 (5.6) |
| Can you rely on other people (eg, family, other friends) to support you in your role as a parent? (No) | 76 (10.4) |
| Perception of infant as difficult | 44 (6.1) |
*Infant classified at risk if parent reported depression, anxiety, stress, home violence, substance misuse, social isolation or infant temperamental difficulty.