Table 2 Difference of the score of child behavioural problems in each group compared with baseline group (AA genotype offspring with non-depressed mother) in relation to oxytocin receptor (OXTR) rs53576 genotype (AA vs. GG/GA) and maternal postpartum depression. Covariates (child gender, gestational age, birth weight, maternal education, house income, and history of maternal affective disorder) were adjusted for.

From: Interaction effect of oxytocin receptor (OXTR) rs53576 genotype and maternal postpartum depression on child behavioural problems

 

Internalising problems

Externalising problems

β

95% CI

β

95% CI

AA genotype offspring with non-depressed mother (baseline)

1.773

—

1.728

—

AA genotype offspring with possibly depressed mother

0.090

−0.024 to 0.205

0.136

0.032 to 0.240*

GG/GA genotype offspring with non-depressed mother

−0.135

−0.235 to −0.035*

0.032

−0.072 to 0.137

GG/GA genotype offspring with possibly depressed mother

0.000

−0.097 to 0.096

−0.052

−0.168 to 0.064

  1. β’s correspond to standardized coefficients.
  2. *The 95% confidence interval (CI) does not cross zero, which is equivalent to p < 0.05.
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