Table 2.
Logistic regression models of relationships between socio-demographic variables, self-rated physical health, availability of maternal support, symptoms of depression and anxiety, support programs, and positive mental health outcomes among postpartum women
| Variable | aOR self-rated mental health, 95% CI | aOR life satisfaction, 95% CI | aOR sense of community belonging, 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.01 (0.99, 1.02) | 0.96 (0.95, 0.98) | 1.01 (0.99, 1.02) |
| Highest level of education respondent | |||
| Less than high school | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| High school graduate | 0.96 (0.62, 1.49) | 0.79 (0.53, 1.18) | 0.87 (0.59, 1.27) |
| Post-secondary graduate | 0.84 (0.56, 1.25) | 0.84 (0.59, 1.20) | 0.77 (0.54, 1.11) |
| Marital status | |||
| Married/common law | 1.29 (0.93, 1.79) | 1.85 (1.37, 2.50) | 1.03 (0.78, 1.36) |
| Never married/separated/divorced or widowed | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Self-rated mental health | |||
| Excellent/very good | 2.96 (2.46, 3.58) | 1.58 (1.32, 1.90) | |
| Good/fair/poor | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Life satisfaction | |||
| High life satisfaction | 2.95 (2.44, 3.55) | 2.50 (2.10, 2.96) | |
| Low life satisfaction | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Sense of community belonging | |||
| Strong or very strong | 1.60 (1.33, 1.92) | 2.51 (2.11, 2.98) | |
| Low or very low | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Self-rated physical health | |||
| Excellent/very good | 6.91 (5.90, 8.10) | 1.60 (1.33, 1.91) | 1.23 (1.04, 1.45) |
| Good/fair/poor | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder | |||
| Yes | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| No | 2.29 (1.77, 2.97) | 1.70 (1.35, 2.14) | 1.38 (1.12, 1.70) |
| Symptoms of postpartum depression | |||
| Yes | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| No | 3.91 (3.05, 5.00) | 3.58 (2.87, 4.46) | 1.37 (1.10, 1.70) |
| Attended pregnancy support program | |||
| Yes | 1.02 (0.85, 1.24) | 0.95 (0.78, 1.15) | 1.08 (0.90, 1.29) |
| No | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Attended parent support program | |||
| Yes | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| No | 1.23 (1.02, 1.47) | 1.10 (0.92, 1.31) | 0.95 (0.81, 1.12) |
| Availability of maternal support | |||
| All/most of the time | 1.01 (0.85, 1.19) | 1.62 (1.37, 1.91) | 1.37 (1.17, 1.60) |
| Some/little/none of the time | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Logistic models adjusted for age, educational attainment, marital status, self-rated mental health, life satisfaction, sense of community belonging, self-rated physical health, symptoms of GAD, symptoms of PPD, pregnancy support program attendance, parent support program attendance, and availability of maternal support