Paternal postnatal depression: prevalence and the associated demographic and maternal reproductive factors among Iranian fathers.
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| Title: | Paternal postnatal depression: prevalence and the associated demographic and maternal reproductive factors among Iranian fathers. |
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| Authors: | Yazdanpanahi, Zahra, Mirmolaei, Seyedeh Tahereh, Taghizadeh, Ziba, Jaafarpour, Molouk, Hajifoghaha, Mahboubeh |
| Source: | Journal of Reproductive & Infant Psychology. Sep2024, Vol. 42 Issue 5, p964-976. 13p. |
| Subjects: | Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Cross-sectional method, Fatherhood, Psychology of fathers, Questionnaires, Postpartum depression, Parenting, Human reproduction, Sociodemographic factors, Psychological tests, Medical screening |
| Geographic Terms: | Iran |
| Abstract: | Background: Paternal postnatal depression (PPND) is a critical mental health issue that may harm family members' health and relationships. The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) is the most common self-reported questionnaire for postnatal depression screening among mothers and fathers worldwide. However, identifying fathers with postnatal depression and determining the related factors have been neglected in some countries. Aims: The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of PPND and then to identify its predictive demographic and reproductive factors. Two cut-off points (10 and 12) for the EPDS were used to detect PPND. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 eligible fathers selected via multistage sampling. Data were collected using a demographic checklist and the EPDS. Results: None of the participants had previously been screened for PPND. The mean age of the participants was 35.53 ± 5.47 years, and most of them were self-employed and had university degrees. The prevalence of PPND was 24.5% and 16.3% using the EPDS cut-off scores 10 and 12, respectively. An unwanted pregnancy and an abortion history were the predictors of PPND at both EPDS cut-off scores, with gravidity and the number of abortions also being associated with PPND at the cut-off score of 10. Conclusion: In line with the related literature, our results revealed a fairly high prevalence of PPND and its related factors. This indicates the need for a screening program for fathers during the postnatal period to detect and adequately manage PPND and prevent its adverse effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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