Logistic regression models presenting adjusted associations between baseline social support measures (independent variables) and depression persistence (dependent variable; n=181)
| Associations between baseline social support and depression persistence (ORs per unit increase in baseline social support measure, 95% CI) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Emotional | Practical | Negative aspects | |
| From husband | |||
| Unadjusted | 0.91 (0.86 to 0.96)* | 0.94 (0.83 to 1.06) | 1.12 (0.97 to 1.29) |
| Adjusted | 0.89 (0.83 to 0.96)* | 0.96 (0.83 to 1.13) | 1.12 (0.93 to 1.35) |
| From mother | |||
| Unadjusted | 0.97 (0.92 to 1.01) | 0.99 (0.89 to 1.09) | 1.03 (0.88 to 1.19) |
| Adjusted | 0.95 (0.89 to 1.02) | 0.99 (0.87 to 1.15) | 1.16 (0.95 to 1.42) |
| From mother in-law | |||
| Unadjusted | 0.97 (0.92 to 1.02) | 0.97 (0.88 to 1.07) | 1.09 (0.98 to 1.22) |
| Adjusted | 0.98 (0.91 to 1.05) | 1.01 (0.89 to 1.16) | 1.13 (0.98 to 1.31) |
Adjusted for age, number of children, duration of education, family income, reported health of the baby, reported physical health, previous emotional problems, number of life stressors/events and timing of follow-up. *p<0.05.