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    |September 1, 1986
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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Psychology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Paternal mental health is crucial for family well-being.
    • Limited research exists on expectant fathers' health during pregnancy and postpartum.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To monitor the physical and emotional health of expectant fathers.
    • To identify factors influencing expectant fathers' health experiences.

    Main Methods:

    • Repeated measures survey design.
    • 81 expectant fathers monitored monthly.
    • Backward elimination regression analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Six factors identified: affective involvement, previous children, income, ethnic identity, perceived stress, and prior health.
    • These factors partially explained health events in expectant fathers.

    Conclusions:

    • Paternal health is influenced by a combination of personal, social, and psychological factors.
    • Understanding these factors can inform support strategies for expectant fathers.