Preventive interventions for paternal perinatal depression: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The objective of this scoping review is to map the literature describing preventive interventions for paternal perinatal depression. Depression is a common mental disorder experienced by fathers as well as mothers around childbirth. Perinatal depression has negative consequences for men, and suicide is the most serious adverse effect. Impaired father-child relationships can also result from perinatal depression, negatively impacting child health and development. Considering its severe effects, early prevention of perinatal depression is important. However, little is known about preventive interventions for paternal perinatal depression including Asian populations.

Methods and analysis

This scoping review will consider studies of preventive interventions for peri

SUBMITTER: Iwata H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10008156 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature