Antenatal depression in expectant fathers ( an Egyptian study)

Moussa, Suaad; Emad, Maha; Khoweiled, Aref; Amer, Dalal; Refaat, Osama; Goueli, Tamer

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“…The only risk factor significantly associated with PPND was feeling isolated and disconnected from one’s partner. These results are inconsistent with prior studies that reported associations between similar risk factors and paternal depression (Moussa et al, 2012; Nishimura & Ohashi, 2010). One possible reason of insignificance is sample size to assess risk factors.…”

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“…Prior published results have reported PPND ranging between 2% and 31% (Bergstrom, 2013; Edoka et al, 2011; Goodman, 2008; Matthey et al, 2001; Moussa et al, 2012; O’Hara & McCabe, 2013; Zhang et al, 2016). In the Egyptian study, the reported depression rate (31.4%) among expecting fathers is higher compared to 16.6%; however the results are based on the non-validated cutoff 10 or higher during antenatal period (Moussa et al, 2012). The results are more or less similar to the one reported in Sweden, 10.3% at 3 months postpartum (Bergstrom, 2013); in the UK, 12.7% at 7 weeks postpartum (Edoka et al, 2011); in the United States, 13% at 2 months postpartum (Goodman, 2008); and in China, 20.4% at 2 weeks postpartum (Zhang et al, 2016).…”

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“…This is the first study to report the prevalence of postnatal depression among fathers of newborn in Saudi Arabia. Prior published results have reported PPND ranging between 2% and 31% (Bergstrom, 2013; Edoka et al, 2011; Goodman, 2008; Matthey et al, 2001; Moussa et al, 2012; O’Hara & McCabe, 2013; Zhang et al, 2016). In the Egyptian study, the reported depression rate (31.4%) among expecting fathers is higher compared to 16.6%; however the results are based on the non-validated cutoff 10 or higher during antenatal period (Moussa et al, 2012).…”

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“…Several risk factors are associated with PPND, such as unemployment, unplanned pregnancy, poor marital relationship, lack of family support, previous history of depression, the presence of depression, the presence of maternal depression, joint families, sex of the baby, and antenatal paternal depression (Moussa et al, 2012). Among them, MPPD has been identified as the most significant risk factor for the development of PPND, and fathers are 8.4 times more likely to get depressed if their partner is depressed (Pinheiro et al, 2006).…”

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“…However, PPND among fathers of a newborn baby is relatively a new concept in Middle East and Saudi Arabia. A study conducetd in an Arab country; Egypt, had reported 31.8% prevalence of depression in expecting fathers (Moussa et al, 2012) compared to reported 13.3% estimated rate in Canada among first-time expecting fathers (Da Costa et al, 2017). To our knowledge, there is no current estimate for the prevalence of PPND in Saudi Arabia.…”

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Paternal Postnatal Depression Among Fathers of Newborn in Saudi Arabia

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Paternal postnatal depression (PPND) is not a commonly recognized phenomenon. The aim of the study was to identify the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) cutoff for Saudi fathers, to estimate PPND prevalence and to determine the risk factors of PPND among fathers of newborn in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study of fathers with babies born up to 6 months prior to the survey was conducted. Fathers were screened using EPDS and demographic questionnaire. The fathers were selected using systematic random sampling from visitors to the birth registration office. A subsample of participants from the postnatal wards in a tertiary care was invited for additional evaluation by a psychologist using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for major depressive disorders. Receiver operating characteristic curve was utilized to identify fathers with depression; a cutoff of 8/9 was optimal to achieve sensitivity 77.8% and specificity 81.3%. Adjusted prevalence of PPND was reported with corresponding Wilson 95% confidence interval. Two hundred and ninety fathers completed the EPDS and demographic questionnaire. Of 72 invited participants, 57 (79.16%) attended the diagnostic interview. The average age of fathers was 34.97 ± 8.56 years, the average maternal age was 29.18 ± 7.41 years, average age of the newborn was 43.13 ± 35.88 days. PPND adjusted prevalence was 16.6% (95% CI [8.5, 25.6]). Paternal mental health needs equal attention during and postdelivery of newborn. Fathers should receive perinatal and postnatal mental health assessment to prevent behavioral problems in their children and disruption of relationship with their spouse.

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Dads in Distress: symptoms of depression and traumatic stress in fathers following poor fetal, neonatal, and maternal outcomes

Kothari

Bruxner

Dulhunty

et al. 2022

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background This study aims to explore the prevalence of symptoms of depression and traumatic stress in fathers in the setting of poor fetal, neonatal, and maternal outcomes. Methods A prospective mixed-methods study was conducted at an outer metropolitan public teaching hospital in Brisbane, Australia, with quantitative results presented here. Subjects included 28 fathers whose male partners had experienced pregnancy or childbirth complicated by a significant congenital abnormality or aneuploidy, termination of pregnancy, fetal death in-utero, stillbirth, admission to the neonatal intensive care unit or special care nursery or significant maternal morbidity, such as a postpartum haemorrhage or an emergency postpartum hysterectomy. These experiences were classified into two groups: anticipatory (time to prepare) and sudden (no warning). The fathers were screened using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and the Impact of Events Scale-Revised (IES-R) to assess subjective distress at 2-3 weeks (timepoint 1) and 3-4 months (timepoint 2) after the event. Results Data for both the EPDS and IES-R scales was available for 26 fathers (92.9%) at timepoint 1 and for 15 fathers (53.6%) at timepoint 2. High overall EPDS scores (≥10) were noted in 16/27 (59.3%) fathers at timepoint 1 and 6/15 fathers (40.0%) at timepoint 2. High overall IES-R scores ≥33 were noted in 12/26 (46.2%) fathers at timepoint 1 and 4/15 fathers (26.7%) at timepoint 2. A higher percentage of fathers who experienced anticipatory events had EPDS and IES-R score above these cut-offs at timepoint 1 (8/13 or 61.5%) compared to those experiencing sudden events (8/14 or 57.1%), however, percentages were similar between groups at time point 2 (2/7 or 28.6%% and 4/8 or 50.0%, respectively). More fathers who experienced anticipatory events had IES-R scores ≥33 at timepoint 1 (7/13 or 53.8%) compared to those experiencing sudden events (5/14 or 38.0%). Conclusion Our study indicates high rates of distress in fathers exposed to poor fetal, neonatal, and maternal outcomes, which can persist for months after the event. Increased support for fathers in this setting may be required to prevent poor mental health. Further research on the long-term effects of these adverse events is warranted.

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Prevalence and Correlates of Paternal Postpartum Depression in Saudi Arabia

Alghamdi

Alyahyawi

Shaaban

et al. 2020

JOMH

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Background and objectiveLiterature concerning paternal postpartum depression (PPPD) is rare. However, PPPD is a highly relevant disorder and can have a detrimental effect on the well-being of the family. Paternal care is an essential factor for infants' mental development, and PPPD has been clearly shown to influence infants' psychopathology and behavior later in life. This preliminary study aimed to detect the prevalence of PPPD and the correlated demographic and socioeconomic factors in fathers to newborns at the King

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Antenatal depression in expectant fathers ( an Egyptian study)

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Paternal Postnatal Depression Among Fathers of Newborn in Saudi Arabia

Paternal Postnatal Depression Among Fathers of Newborn in Saudi Arabia

Dads in Distress: symptoms of depression and traumatic stress in fathers following poor fetal, neonatal, and maternal outcomes

Prevalence and Correlates of Paternal Postpartum Depression in Saudi Arabia

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