274 Examining Composite Measures of Social Determinants of Health and their Relationship to Mental Health Symptoms in Parents of Children Hospitalized in the United States

Abstract

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: The primary aim of this study is to explore the relationship between neighborhood deprivation index as measured by the Social Vulnerability Index (primary predictor) and anxiety and depression in primary caregivers of hospitalized children, measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (primary outcome). METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Design: This descriptive, comparative, non-intervention, cross-sectional substudy is is a secondary analysis of survey data collected from parents of hospitalized children staying at Ronald McDonald Houses. Regression models will examine the relationship between a parent’s social determinants of health and their anxiety and depression in the context of their child’s hospitalization. Setting/Study population: Parents/primary caregivers were recruited from the following sites: RMH of the Greater Philadelphia Region, RMH of San Diego, RMH of Greater Cincinnati, RMH of the Bluegrass (Lexington, KY), and RMH of Alabama. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: In the DAG below I hypothesize the associations between the variables and anxiety and depression based on what has been reported in the literature. The analysis is in progress. [blob:https://acts.slayte.com/50293cb7-4274-49bb-998d-7601dffd23cb] DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: Parents of hospitalized children experience a high burden of anxiety and depression. Pre-existing indicators of social determinants of health may contribute or compound parental anxiety and depression. A better understanding of this association can lead to improved screening and interventions to better support parents and their children.