Abstract
Men’s mental health and wellbeing during their transition to fatherhood is an important public health issue that is currently under-researched from a qualitative perspective. Anxiety and depression are the two most common mental health problems experienced by fathers in the perinatal period.
The prevalence rate for anxiety disorders in fathers is up to 16% during their partners’ pregnancy and up to 18% during the postnatal period,2 while depression effects around 10% of fathers during the perinatal period.3
Poor mental health in fathers can impact negatively on their children, their partner, and wider society.
This poster presents a systematic review undertaken through the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) that identifies and synthesises the best available evidence on first time fathers' experiences and needs in relation to their mental health and wellbeing during their transition to fatherhood.
The prevalence rate for anxiety disorders in fathers is up to 16% during their partners’ pregnancy and up to 18% during the postnatal period,2 while depression effects around 10% of fathers during the perinatal period.3
Poor mental health in fathers can impact negatively on their children, their partner, and wider society.
This poster presents a systematic review undertaken through the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) that identifies and synthesises the best available evidence on first time fathers' experiences and needs in relation to their mental health and wellbeing during their transition to fatherhood.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Unite/CPHVA Annual conference |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Nov 2018 |
| Event | Unite/ CPHVA Annual Conference - Bournemouth Duration: 17 Oct 2017 → 18 Oct 2018 https://www.cphvaconference.co.uk/ |
Conference
| Conference | Unite/ CPHVA Annual Conference |
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| City | Bournemouth |
| Period | 17/10/2017 → 18/10/2018 |
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