Vol. 24 (6) 2003 Neuro endocrinology letters

Foetal origins theory: links with adult depression and general self-efficacy.

OBJECTIVE: Foetal origins theory has suggested that early environment can affect vulnerability to major diseases in later life. Recent research also suggests that foetal hormonal programming may influence neurotransmitter and hormone levels affecting adult psychological states (i.e. depression and general self-efficacy). However, invest.....