Expectant fathers' knowledge and attitudes towards postpartum depression and the associated factors: a cross-sectional study in a rural community, Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Postpartum depression is easily managed when detected early. Since mothers' and newborns' health is influenced by fathers, good knowledge and positive attitudes toward postpartum depression among fathers would help in early detection and early intervention.

Objective

To describe the knowledge and attitudes of expectant fathers about postpartum depression and factors associated with their knowledge and attitudes about postpartum depression in a rural community in Sri Lanka.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 440 expectant fathers selected using cluster sampling. A pretested self-administered questionnaire was used with 30 knowledge statements with a maximum score of 30 points and 15 Likert scale attitude statements with a maxim

SUBMITTER: Jayamanna K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11959977 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature