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Table 5 Result of logistic regression on maternal depression and associated factors

From: Characteristics of stepfamilies and maternal mental health compared with non-stepfamilies in Japan

 

Odds ratio

95% confidence interval

p value

Stepfamily

 No

1.00

  

 Yes

2.62

0.99–6.91

.052

Maternal age (continuous value)

0.94a

0.91–0.98

.001

Maternal self-perceived health

 Very good, good, or normal

1.00

  

 Not so good or poor

2.36

1.29–4.33

.006

Stress score (continuous value)

1.67b

1.55–1.81

<.001

I can breastfeed my child as I expect

 Agree or slightly agree

1.00

  

 Disagree or strongly disagree

1.83

1.28–2.62

.001

I fulfill the parent role well

 Agree or slightly agree

1.00

  

 Disagree or strongly disagree

2.49

1.76–3.51

<.001

Number of children

 1

1.00

  

 2

0.63

0.44–0.90

.010

 ≥3

0.68

0.39–1.19

.173

  1. Non-significant factors other than stepfamily were excluded
  2. aOdds ratio for every 1-year increase
  3. bOdds ratio for every 1-point increase