Predictors of postpartum depression in first-time fathers.
Adult
Anxiety
Depression
/ epidemiology
Depression, Postpartum
/ epidemiology
Family Characteristics
Fathers
/ psychology
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Middle Aged
Mothers
/ psychology
New Zealand
Personal Satisfaction
Pregnancy
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Regression Analysis
Risk Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
depression
men’s health
postpartum depression
Journal
Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
ISSN: 1440-1665
Titre abrégé: Australas Psychiatry
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9613603
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
10 2020
10 2020
Historique:
pubmed:
30
5
2020
medline:
10
7
2021
entrez:
30
5
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
A significant number of men suffer from paternal postpartum depression (PPPD). This is detrimental to family and personal well-being. This study aims to report rates of PPPD in first-time fathers in New Zealand. It also aims to find predictors of PPPD. Data from 116 men were analysed. Men completed questionnaires at 24 weeks gestation, 36 weeks gestation, post-birth and 6 months after the baby was born. The outcome of interest was scores on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale 6 months after the baby was born. Twelve percent of the participants met criteria for PPPD. Factors that predicted PPPD were: earlier depression, family life satisfaction, expectations, birth interventions, pain management for their partner and pregnancy anxiety. It is important that PPPD is recognised and treated. More research is needed on the mental health of fathers.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32469642
doi: 10.1177/1039856220924324
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM