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Area of Science:

  • Perinatal mental health
  • Psychiatry
  • Developmental psychology

Background:

  • Paternal perinatal depression is an under-researched area impacting families.
  • Existing literature lacks a clear conceptualization of this condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the concept of paternal perinatal depression.
  • To define its attributes, antecedents, and consequences.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of multiple databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library).
  • Inclusion of qualitative and quantitative studies in English.
  • Application of Walker and Avant's concept analysis strategy.

Main Results:

  • Five defining attributes identified: timing of symptoms, emotional, somatic, and 'masked' symptoms, and negative parenting behaviors.
  • Four antecedents identified: personal, pregnancy-related, infant-related, and social issues.
  • Three consequences identified: offspring outcomes, marital relationship, and maternal negative emotions.

Conclusions:

  • Paternal perinatal depression is a complex condition with identifiable characteristics, triggers, and impacts.
  • This conceptualization provides a framework for future research and clinical interventions.
  • Further investigation is needed to fully understand and address paternal perinatal depression.