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Working out dads (WOD): a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a group-based peer support intervention

Rebecca Giallo1,2,3, Monique Seymour4, Alison Fogarty4

  • 1Murdoch Children's Research Institute, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia. rebecca.giallo@mcri.edu.au.

BMC Psychiatry
|February 13, 2022
PubMed

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New fathers experiencing mental health issues can benefit from the Working Out Dads (WOD) peer support program. This study evaluates WOD

Area of Science:

  • Mental Health Research
  • Public Health Interventions
  • Perinatal Psychiatry

Background:

  • Paternal mental health challenges affect 1 in 10 new fathers, impacting families and children.
  • Evidence-based interventions for fathers' mental health are scarce.
  • Early intervention is crucial for paternal well-being and child development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of the Working Out Dads (WOD) peer support group intervention.
  • To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of WOD for fathers of young children.
  • To reduce psychological distress and mental health symptoms in new fathers.

Main Methods:

  • A parallel-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing WOD to usual care.
  • 280 fathers of young children (0-4 years) at risk for or experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • Primary outcome: Psychological distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale - K10) at 24 weeks.

Main Results:

  • The study will provide data on the effectiveness of WOD in reducing paternal psychological distress.
  • Secondary outcomes include suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, stress, social support, and quality of life.
  • Economic evaluation will assess health service use and healthcare costs.

Conclusions:

  • This trial examines a novel group-based peer support intervention for fathers' mental health.
  • Findings will inform policy and potential large-scale implementation of the WOD program.
  • The study aims to improve mental health outcomes for fathers and their families.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cost-effectivenessEarly parenthoodEffectivenessFathersMental healthPeer support interventionRandomised controlled trial

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