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Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and maternal depressive symptoms: Moderation by program perception

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  • Bergmans, Rachel S.
  • Berger, Lawrence M.
  • Palta, Mari
  • Robert, Stephanie A.
  • Ehrenthal, Deborah B.
  • Malecki, Kristen

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Previous studies have observed an association between participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and depression, which is contrary to SNAP's potential to alleviate food insecurity and financial strain.

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  • Bergmans, Rachel S. & Berger, Lawrence M. & Palta, Mari & Robert, Stephanie A. & Ehrenthal, Deborah B. & Malecki, Kristen, 2018. "Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and maternal depressive symptoms: Moderation by program perception," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 197(C), pages 1-8.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:197:y:2018:i:c:p:1-8
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.11.039
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