Early-life maternal attachment and risky health behaviours in adolescence: findings from the United Kingdom Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract Background Early uptake of multiple risky behaviours during adolescence, such as substance use, antisocial and sexual behaviours, can lead to poor health outcomes without timely interventions. This study investigated how early-life maternal attachment, or emotional bonds between mothers and...

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Main Authors: Beatrice D. Reyes, Dougal S. Hargreaves, Hanna Creese
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-12141-5