| Title | Working Status of First-Time Postpartum Mothers and Telomere Length-A 1-Year Prospective Study. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2023 |
| Authors | Houminer-Klepar, N, Bord, S, Epel, E, Lin, J, Sultan, L, Baron-Epel, O |
| Journal | J Occup Environ Med |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pagination | 1036-1044 |
| Date Published | 2023 Dec 01 |
| ISSN | 1536-5948 |
| Keywords | Employment, Female, Humans, Mothers, Postpartum Period, Prospective Studies, Telomere |
| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: Transitioning to motherhood can create work family conflicts affecting mothers' health. Although employment is generally associated with longer telomeres, this may diminish during the early years of child-rearing. This study aimed to assess the impact of work reentry on telomere length (TL) among first-time mothers. METHODS: In this 1-year prospective study, a total of 103 first-time postpartum mothers participated from two medical institutions in Northern Israel; they completed validated questionnaires, reported their current working status, and provided dried blood spots measuring TL. RESULTS: We found that working status significantly predicted change in TL and was negatively correlated with change in TL over time (β = -0.245; 95% confidence interval, -0.169, -0.018; P = 0.016). CONCLUSIONS: Identifying ideal timing of work reentry is recommended for first-time postpartum mother's optimal health and TL. |
| DOI | 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002966 |
| Alternate Journal | J Occup Environ Med |
| PubMed ID | 37705399 |
