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Risk factors for paternal perinatal depression and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Chhabra, Jasleen, McDermott, Brett, Li, Wendy·2020·Psychology of Men & Masculinities
DOI 10.1037/men0000259
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Aim: To identify the risk factors associated with paternal perinatal depression and anxiety.Methods: Studies published between January 1950 to December 2017 which report paternal depression and anxiety in the perinatal period were obtained from five different databases.In total 84 studies were included in the systematic review, and 31,310 participants from 45 studies were included in the final meta-analysis.Results: Risk factors obtained were classified based on the frequency of distribution of factors.Maternal depression is an important risk factor for fathers in the postnatal period (OR= 3.34, 95% CI (2.51-4.46)).Marital distress was also linked to a two-fold increase in the likelihood of paternal depression in the postnatal period (OR=2.16,95% CI (1.47-3.19)).Parenting stress as a risk factor was strongly and significantly associated with paternal anxiety in perinatal period (OR= 14.38, 95% CI (7.39-27.97)).Conclusion: The findings suggest that maternal depression, marital distress, and parental stress are important risk factors for fathers' mental health in the perinatal period.The current meta-analysis also identifies gender role stress, domestic violence, and mismatched expectancies from pregnancy and childbirth as the risk factors which are unique to fathers only in the perinatal period.Future intervention programs should screen and target fathers with no previous children, a depressed partner, and aim to enhance relationship satisfaction.

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Authors
Chhabra, J., McDermott, B., & Li, W.
Affiliations
James Cook University (AU)
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Venue
Psychology of Men & Masculinities
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Published
2020-10
Volume
21
Issue
4
Pages
593-611
ISSN
  • 1524-9220 (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-151X
DOI
10.1037/men0000259
OpenAlex
W3007756808
Cited by
90
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82
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2.13
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journal article
Language
en
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  • Psychology of Men & Masculinity (publishedVersion)
  • ResearchOnline - JCU (James Cook University) (publishedVersion)
  • FedUni ResearchOnline (Federation University Australia) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Family Dynamics and Relationships
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Infant Health and Development
Keywords
risk factors, maternal depression, marital distress, parental stress, gender role stress, domestic violence, relationship satisfaction, postpartum period

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