Name
Poster 58 - The Relationship Between Maternal Adverse Childhood Experiences and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety in Latinas
Date & Time
Friday, October 17, 2025, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location Name
Lobby - ABC Ballroom
Description

Introduction: Previous studies have identified Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) as negative or adverse events in childhood that are linked to poor outcomes later in life (Dobson et al., 2021; Downing et al., 2021). ACEs have also been associated with adult health risk behaviors and diseases ( Novais et al., 2021). The farm worker population may be particularly susceptible to ACEs. This study aims to analyze the relationship between maternal ACEs and perinatal depression and anxiety in Latina farm workers. Methods: Data was analyzed from a Toxic Stress Screening Protocol implemented in a Community Health Center. Maternal ACEs, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), and GAD-7 scores were obtained during prenatal visits. Statistical analyses, including correlational analyses were conducted to evaluate the relationship between maternal ACEs and EPDS and GAD-7 scores. Results: This project aimed to enhance understanding of the impact of maternal ACEs on postpartum depression. Findings indicate that higher ACE score was significantly related to both perinatal depression and anxiety. Women who endorsed experiencing domestic violence also had higher depression and anxiety scores. These findings can help clinicians identify potential risk factors that make women more susceptible to depression and anxiety, thereby improving prevention and intervention strategies.

Lisandra Torres Aponte
Tags
Collaborative Care Model of Integrated Care, Primary Care Behavioral Health Model
Session Type
Poster
SIG or Committee
Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH)
Objective 1
Analyze the relationship between maternal ACEs and perinatal depression in Latina farm workers.
Objective 2
Analyze the relationship between maternal ACEs and perinatal anxiety in Latina farm workers.
Content Reference 1

Novais, M., Henriques, T., Vidal-Alves, M. J., & Magalhães, T. (2021). When problems only get bigger: The impact of adverse childhood experience on adult health. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.693420

Content Reference 2

Downing, N. R., Akinlotan, M., & Thornhill, C. W. (2021). The impact of childhood sexual abuse and adverse childhood experiences on adult health related quality of life. Child Abuse & Neglect, 120, 105181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105181

Content Reference 3

Dobson, K. S., McLarnon, M. J. W., Pandya, K., & Pusch, D. (2021). A latent profile analysis of adverse childhood experiences and adult health in a community sample. Child Abuse & Neglect, 114, 104927. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2020.104927