scholarly journals The coronavirus pandemic: exploring expectant fathers’ experiences

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Alice Menzel
Keyword(s):  
Expectant Fathers

scholarly journals Screening for Early Signs of Paternal Perinatal Affective Disorder in Expectant Fathers: A Cluster Analysis Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Sonia Mangialavori ◽  
Michele Giannotti ◽  
Marco Cacioppo ◽  
Federico Spelzini ◽  
Franco Baldoni
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Marital Adjustment ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Dyadic Adjustment ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Cluster Membership ◽  
Expectant Fathers ◽  
The Individual

Previous studies documented gender-related differences in the expression of Perinatal Affective Disorders. However, little attention has been paid to screening the male population during the perinatal period. This study was based on three aims: (1) to investigate the mental health of expectant fathers based on their levels of depression, anxiety, addiction, anger attacks/hostility, and somatization, identifying psychological profiles; (2) to analyze the association between these profiles and the individual variable of perceived stress; (3) and to examine the association between these profiles and the couple’s variable of marital adjustment. A total of 350 Italian expectant fathers in the last trimester of pregnancy were asked to fill in questionnaires concerning perceived stress, dyadic adjustment, psychiatric symptomatology, and depression. Three different clusters were found: “psychologically healthy men” (68%) with low levels of symptoms on all the scales; “men at risk of externalized behavioral problems” (17.1%), characterized by one or more addictive or risky behaviors and moderate levels of scales scores; and “men experiencing psychological distress” (14.9%), with the highest scores on all the scales. A significant association emerged among the perceived stress, marital adjustment, and cluster membership. These results highlight the importance of screening fathers in perinatal health services, which are still predominantly mother-centered, and underscore the necessity to create tailored and personalized interventions.

Maternity Handbook for Pregnant Mothers and Expectant Fathers

1932 ◽  
Vol 32 (10) ◽  
pp. 1112
Author(s):  
Ruth W. Hubbard ◽  
Anne A. Stevens
Keyword(s):  
Expectant Fathers ◽  
Pregnant Mothers

scholarly journals Preconception prediction of expectant fathers' mental health: 20-year cohort study from adolescence

BJPsych Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Spry ◽  
Rebecca Giallo ◽  
Margarita Moreno-Betancur ◽  
Jacqui Macdonald ◽  
Denise Becker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Common Mental Disorder ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Expectant Fathers

We examined prospective associations between men's common mental disorders in the decades prior to offspring conception and subsequent paternal antenatal mental health problems. Data came from a prospective intergenerational cohort study which assessed common mental disorder nine times from age 14 to 29 years, and in the third trimester of subsequent pregnancies to age 35 years (N = 295 pregnancies to 214 men). Men with histories of adolescent and young adult common mental disorders were over four times more likely to experience antenatal mental health problems. Future research identifying modifiable perinatal factors that counteract preconception risk would provide further targets for intervention.Declaration of interestNone.

First-Time Fathers’ Study: Psychological Distress in Expectant Fathers During Pregnancy

2007 ◽  
Vol 41 (9) ◽  
pp. 718-725 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Boyce ◽  
John Condon ◽  
Jodi Barton ◽  
Carolyn Corkindale
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Expectant Fathers ◽  
Excess Number

Objective: High levels of distress have previously been reported among expectant fathers, with the level of distress for new fathers falling after the birth and during the first year of their infants’ lives. The aim of the present study was to report on the associations with the fathers’ initial high levels of distress. Method: The men completed a series of questionnaires on various aspects of their psychological functioning at a baseline assessment when their partners were in the late first trimester of their pregnancy. The General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28) was the key measure of psychological distress for the present study. Men scoring >5 on the GHQ were considered to be cases of distress. The cases and non-cases were contrasted on the baseline psychosocial measures. Results: A total of 312 men completed the questionnaires, of whom 18.6% were designated as cases. GHQ caseness was associated with high levels of symptoms on other measures of psychological distress, higher levels of alcohol consumption, poorer quality of their current intimate relationship, poorer social support, a lower quality of life, high levels of neuroticism and the use of immature ego defences. Multiple regression analysis identified the key variables associated with psychological distress to be high levels of neuroticism, dissatisfaction with social support and an excess number of additional life events. Conclusions: Psychological distress among expectant fathers is associated with a range of psychological variables, particularly poor marital relationship and poor social networks. This is consistent with a general vulnerability model for psychological distress. Fathers who had insufficient information about pregnancy and childbirth were also at risk of being distressed, suggesting that more attention needs to be paid to providing information to men about their partner's pregnancy, childbirth and issues relating to caring for a newborn infant.

Attitudes of Expectant Fathers Regarding Breast-Feeding

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 90 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-227
Author(s):  
Gary L. Freed ◽  
J. Kennard Fraley ◽  
Richard J. Schanler
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Formula Feeding ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Feeding Method ◽  
Familial Support ◽  
Feeding Group ◽  
Breast Feed ◽  
Nursing Mothers ◽  
Expectant Fathers ◽  
Study Population

Fathers participate in choosing the feeding method for their newborns. However they traditionally have not been included in most breast-feeding education programs. To examine expectant fathers' attitudes and knowledge regarding breast-feeding, we surveyed 268 men during the first session of their Childbirth education classes at five private hospitals in Houston, Texas. The study population was 81% white, 8% black, and 6% hispanic. Ninety-seven percent (n = 259) of the total were married. Fifty-eight percent (n = 156) reported that their spouses planned to breast-feed exclusively; several signficant differences existed between these men and those who reported plans for exclusive formula feeding. The breast-feeding group was more likely to believe breast-feeding is better for the baby (96% vs 62%; P < .0001), helps with infant bonding (92% vs 53%; P < .0001), and protects the infant from disease (79% vs 47% P < .001). The breast-feeding group was also more likely to want their partner to breast-feed (90% vs 13%; P < .0001) and to have respect for breast-feeding women (57% vs 16%; P < .0001). Conversely, those in the formula feeding group were more likely to think breast-feeding is bad for breasts (52% vs 22%; P < .01), makes breasts ugly (44% vs 23%; P < .05), and interferes with sex (72% vs 24%; P < .0001). The majority of both groups indicated breast-feeding was not acceptable in public (breast-feeding = 71%, formula feeding = 78%, P < .05). These data demonstrate misperceptions and a lack of education regarding breast-feeding in the formula feeding group and a lack of public acceptance in both groups. We conclude that fathers must be included in breast-feeding education programs. Confrontation of myths and misperceptions prenatally may help to overcome obstacles to the initiation of breast-feeding and to provide greater familial support for nursing mothers.

scholarly journals Expectant Fathers' Attachment Orientation and Preparation for Parenthood

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitchell K. Bartholomew ◽  
Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan ◽  
Claire Kamp-Dush
Keyword(s):  
Attachment Orientation ◽  
Expectant Fathers

scholarly journals Mobile Apps as Audience-Centered Health Communication Platforms (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Mackert ◽  
Dorothy Mandell ◽  
Erin Donovan ◽  
Lorraine Walker ◽  
Mike Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Communication ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
User Engagement ◽  
Health Campaigns ◽  
Efficient Tool ◽  
Limited Budget ◽  
Expectant Fathers

UNSTRUCTURED Health communication campaigns often suffer from the shortcomings of a limited budget and limited reach, resulting in a limited impact. This paper suggests a shift to audience-centered communication platforms – particularly apps on mobile phones. By using a common platform, multiple interventions and campaigns can combine resources and increase user engagement, resulting in a larger impact on health behavior. Given the widespread use of mobile phones, mobile apps can be an effective and efficient tool to provide health interventions. One such platform is Father’s Playbook, a mobile app designed for men to be more involved during their partner’s pregnancy. Health campaigns and interventions looking to reach expectant fathers can use Father’s Playbook as a vehicle for their messages.

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