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Association of Depression and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Mississippi Women: A Cross-Sectional Study Analyzing the Self-Reported Responses to the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Despite a known association between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and depression, there is a lack of research investigating this association in Mississippi women. This cross-sectional study seeks to identify possible associations between gestational diabetes mellitus and depression in Mississippi women, while controlling for demographic and socioeconomic factors. Data from the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey was analyzed. At the bivariate level, race (p < 0.001), education level (p < 0.001), income (p < 0.001), and history of gestational diabetes mellitus (p < 0.001) were found to be independently associated with depression. Multivariable analysis showed that Mississippi women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus diagnosis were 1.7 times more likely to have a history of depression diagnosis than those without a history of gestational diabetes mellitus diagnosis, when adjusted for race, education level, and income. Given the increased health burdens that Mississippians face, improved prenatal, perinatal, and postpartum services could potentially reduce the long-term health risks and financial consequences related to gestational diabetes mellitus and depression diagnoses in Mississippi.

Source: Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association

DOI: 10.67225/001c.119012

Authors: Anna Breland, Ann Hull, Samantha Heiser, Deepa Elangovan

Institutions: William Carey University, William Carey University

Language: English

Topic: Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7204264761