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Paternal Postpartum Depression in South Asia.

S M Yasir Arafat^1,2,3, Sadeed Hossain¹

¹Biomedical Research Foundation Dhaka Bangladesh.

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Summary

Paternal postpartum depression (PPPD) is understudied in South Asia. This review highlights its prevalence (3-60%) and calls for integrating paternal screening into health programs.

Keywords:

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale father paternal depression postpartum depression

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Area of Science:

Perinatal mental health
Men's mental health
Public health

Background:

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a recognized perinatal mental health issue.
Paternal PPD (PPPD) is under-researched, especially in South Asia due to cultural factors.
Societal norms in South Asia often mask men's psychological distress.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the prevalence of paternal PPD in South Asia.
To identify assessment tools, risk factors, and protective factors for PPPD.
To explore existing interventions for PPPD in the region.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature search was conducted across multiple databases (PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, etc.).
Included studies were original, quantitative analyses published in English from South Asian countries.
Descriptive analysis was employed to synthesize findings.

Main Results:

The review analyzed 13 articles from five South Asian countries (2015-2025).
Prevalence of PPPD varied significantly, ranging from 3% to 60%.
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale was the most frequent assessment tool; associated factors were inconsistent across studies.

Conclusions:

Paternal PPD has gained recent academic focus in South Asia.
Public health systems should incorporate paternal screening into maternal and child health services.
Culturally sensitive assessment tools and training for healthcare professionals are crucial.