Fathers report experiencing negative feelings and psychological difficulties during the perinatal period

Hill, James Edward orcid iconORCID: 0000-0003-1430-6927, Gomez, Elizabeth Ann and Clegg, Andrew orcid iconORCID: 0000-0001-8938-7819 (2020) Fathers report experiencing negative feelings and psychological difficulties during the perinatal period. Evidence-Based Nursing, 76 (6). pp. 1307-1319. ISSN 1367-6539

[thumbnail of Author Accepted Manuscript]
Preview
PDF (Author Accepted Manuscript) - Accepted Version
Available under License Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial.

113kB

Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/ebnurs-2020-103287

Abstract

The perinatal period is the time from the start of pregnancy to 1 year after the child has been born.1 During the perinatal period, an estimated 5%–10% of fathers will develop above-threshold symptoms of paternal depression.2 During this period, fathers can experience a high level of stress which can have negative effects on themselves and their families.3 This review aims to explore the needs and experiences associated with the mental health of fathers during this perinatal period.4


Repository Staff Only: item control page