Prenatal and Postpartum Depression in Fathers and Its Association With Maternal Depression

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Authors

James F. Paulson · Eastern Virginia Medical School

Sharnail D. Bazemore · Eastern Virginia Medical School

Abstract

Prenatal and postpartum depression was evident in about 10% of men in the reviewed studies and was relatively higher in the 3- to 6-month postpartum period. Paternal depression also showed a moderate positive correlation with maternal depression.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Infant Development and Preterm Care

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 303, Issue 19, pp. 1961-1961

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2010.605

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