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This study aimed to identify risk- and preventive factors for child maltreatment among pregnant women with psychosocial problems to facilitate the appropriate allocation of social support.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>This retrospective cohort study analyzed electronic medical records of all consecutive pregnant women with psychosocial difficulties who visited and delivered at Chiba University Hospital, and were registered with the hospital\u2019s child protection team between April 2016 and March 2019. The primary objective was to identify risk- and preventive factors associated with child maltreatment, defined as cases requiring intervention by a child guidance center. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the risk factors and preventive factors influencing child maltreatment within the first month postpartum.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A total of 253 pregnant women were included in the analysis, of whom 54 were reported for child maltreatment. Maternal grandmother\u2019s support (OR: 7.85, 95%CI [3.47\u201317.77]) and other family members\u2019 support (OR: 3.57, 95%CI [1.51\u20138.41]) were identified as preventive factors. Maternal mental illness (OR: 0.40, 95%CI [0.18\u20130.89]) was identified as a risk factor. 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