Mental Health Outcomes of Mothers of Children With Congenital Gastrointestinal Anomalies Are Similar to Control Mothers: A Longitudinal Retrospective Cohort Study
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This longitudinal cohort study examines mental health outcomes in mothers caring for children with congenital gastrointestinal surgical anomalies compared to control mothers. Despite unique caregiving challenges, findings suggest maternal mental health diagnosis rates are comparable between groups.
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- Mothers of children with congenital GI anomalies do not have higher rates of mental health diagnoses than control mothers.
- Despite unique caregiving challenges, maternal mental health outcomes are comparable to the general population.
- Longitudinal data suggests resilience in mothers managing complex pediatric surgical conditions.
- Findings may inform counseling approaches for families facing congenital GI anomaly diagnoses.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Mental Health Outcomes of Mothers of Children With Congenital Gastrointestinal Anomalies Are Similar to Control Mothers: A Longitudinal Retrospective Cohort Study. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-01-26. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/8244
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