Table 2 Multivariable logistic regression analysis for maternal psychological distress and behavioral problems in children

Externalizing problem

Ref

1.60 (1.29–1.97)

1.55 (1.25–1.92)

2.66 (2.14–3.29)

2.60 (2.09–3.24)

3.37 (2.80–4.05)

3.17 (2.63–3.83)

Internalizing problem

Ref

2.15 (1.77–2.61)

2.06 (1.69–2.52)

2.74 (2.21–3.38)

2.68 (2.16–3.34)

3.94 (3.30–4.71)

3.80 (3.17–4.57)

Total problem

Ref

2.57 (1.86–3.54)

2.39 (1.73–3.31)

3.75 (2.68–5.20)

3.50 (2.51–4.90)

5.89 (4.48–7.70)

5.36 (4.05–7.10)