Demographic Predictors of Family Functioning and Its Change Over the First 5 Years Postpartum
Findings From the Healthy Beginnings Trial
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13853754 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sinthu Vivekanandarajah (The University of Sydney), Li Ming Wen (0000-0003-1381-4022, Odlar Yurdu University, corresponding author), L A Baur (0000-0002-4521-9482, Odlar Yurdu University), Louise Baur |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 2-9 |
| Publication date | 2017-11-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Family & Community Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0160-6379 • E-ISSN: 1550-5057 |
| Publisher | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1097/fch.0000000000000175 |
| PMID | 29135789 |
| OpenAlex | W2767912259 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 35 |
There are very few longitudinal studies examining family functioning in early childhood. This was a prospective cohort study to identify maternal sociodemographic factors associated with family functioning over the first 5 years postpartum, using data from the Healthy Beginnings Trial. Family functioning was measured using the General Functioning Subscale of the McMaster Family Assessment Device. A total of 667 first-time mothers participated, of which 369 remained at 5 years. Family functioning did not change significantly over the 5 years. Mothers being Australian born, being employed, and having a partner were predictors for healthy family functioning. Targeting support for immigrants, low-income and single-mother families may therefore improve family functioning
Cohort · Cohort study · Developmental psychology · Family income · Longitudinal study · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · Clinical Psychology · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0,2 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2021 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |