Clinical Scorecard: Do maternal SARDs relate to child mental health?
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Condition | Maternal systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) |
| Key Mechanisms | Association with higher hazard of childhood mental disorders, including anxiety and neurodevelopmental disorders. |
| Target Population | Offspring of mothers with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases. |
| Care Setting | Clinical practice with multidisciplinary care. |
Key Highlights
- Higher hazard of childhood mental disorders in offspring of mothers with SARDs (20%) compared to those without (16%).
- Maternal SARDs associated with a 30% higher adjusted hazard of childhood mental disorders.
- Specific associations noted with systemic lupus erythematosus, primary Sjogren’s syndrome, idiopathic inflammatory myositis, and systemic sclerosis.
- Mediation analysis indicated low birth weight partially mediates the association.
- No significant association found for autism spectrum disorder.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Childhood mental disorders identified by inpatient or outpatient records.
Management
- Monitoring of mental disorders in offspring born to mothers with SARDs.
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Consideration of maternal SARD disease activity and medication during pregnancy.
Risks
- Potential confounding factors include maternal obesity, alcohol consumption, and smoking.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Offspring of mothers with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
Associations with antirheumatic medication prescriptions during pregnancy.
Clinical Best Practices
- Implement multidisciplinary care for monitoring mental health in affected offspring.
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