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This study examined the associations between neighborhood characteristics, maternal depressive symptoms, and parenting practices.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methodology\/principal findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional study in the city of Salvador, Brazil interviewed mothers of children between the ages 0 to 6 at local Primary Health Care Clinics. Neighborhood characteristics were assessed using questions adapted from the Guide for the Development of Early Childhood Friendly Neighborhoods. Maternal depressive symptoms were measured using the Self-Report Questionnaire (SRQ-20), and parenting practices were evaluated using the United Nations Children\u2019s Fund Family Care Indicators. The study included 503 mother-child dyads. The average maternal age was 31 years, with 50% identifying as black and 45% as brown. 67.6% of households in the study earned below the minimum wage. Multivariate regression analysis adjusted for sociodemographic covariates was used to estimate the associations between maternal outcomes and four neighborhood characteristics: sense of physical and social safety, issues or problems in the community, access to public services, and access to green and child friendly spaces. Findings revealed that only perceived safety was associated with reduced maternal depressive symptoms, while access to public services in the neighborhood was inversely related to parenting stimulating practices. No other neighborhood characteristics showed a significant association with the outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings revealed both expected and unexpected associations between neighborhood characteristics, maternal depressive symptoms, and parenting practices. Overall, these findings contribute to our understanding of the multifaceted dynamics between community environments and maternal well-being. 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