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ArticleBMC psychiatry2022

Working out dads (WOD): a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a group-based peer support intervention for men experiencing mental health difficulties in early fatherhood.

Rebecca Giallo, Monique Seymour, Alison Fogarty, Casey Hosking, Le Ann Williams, Amanda Cooklin, Anneke Grobler, Jemimah Ride, Liana Leach, Brian Oldenburg and 8 more

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Article in BMC psychiatry, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04813042 (The Working Out Dads), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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2 · The registry

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The Working Out Dads (WOD) Trial: Comparing the Effectiveness of a Group Peer-Support Intervention (WOD) With Usual Care in Reducing the Mental Health Difficulties of Fathers of Young Children

TypeinterventionalSponsorMurdoch Childrens Research InstituteRan2021 to 2026Enrolled293ConditionsMental Health IssueArmsWorking Out Dads, Usual care
3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

18 authors at 6 institutions in 2 countries.

Rebecca GialloMurdoch Children's Research Institute, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia. rebecca.giallo@mcri.edu.au.
Monique SeymourMurdoch Children's Research Institute, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia.
Alison FogartyMurdoch Children's Research Institute, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia.
Casey HoskingMurdoch Children's Research Institute, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia.
Le Ann WilliamsTweddle Child & Family Health Service, Footscray, Australia.
Amanda CooklinLaTrobe University, Bundoora, Australia.
Anneke GroblerMurdoch Children's Research Institute, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia.
Jemimah RideThe University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.
Liana LeachThe Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.
Brian OldenburgLaTrobe University, Bundoora, Australia.
Catherine WoodSwinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Australia.
Rohan BorschmannMurdoch Children's Research Institute, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia.
Jacquie O'BrienTweddle Child & Family Health Service, Footscray, Australia.
Kirsty EvansTweddle Child & Family Health Service, Footscray, Australia.
Karli TreyvaudLaTrobe University, Bundoora, Australia.
Craig GarfieldNorthwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA.
Stephanie BrownMurdoch Children's Research Institute, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia.
Jan NicholsonLaTrobe University, Bundoora, Australia.
Murdoch Children's Research Institute · AULa Trobe University · AUAustralian National University · AUNorthwestern University · USSwinburne University of Technology · AUUniversity of Melbourne · AU

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundApproximately one in ten men experience mental health difficulties during the early years of fatherhood, and these can have negative impacts on children and families. However, few evidence-based interventions targeting fathers' mental health are available. The aim of the trial is to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Working Out Dads (WOD) - a facilitated peer support group intervention for fathers of young children, in reducing psychological distress and other mental health symptoms.

methodsThis trial will employ a parallel-arm randomised controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of WOD peer support group intervention compared to usual care (a 30-min mental health and service focused phone consultation with a health professional). A total of 280 fathers of young children (aged 0-4 years) who are experiencing mental health difficulties and/or are at risk of poor mental health will be recruited. Randomisation and analyses will be at the level of the individual participant. The primary outcome is psychological distress symptoms, measured by the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) from baseline to 24 weeks post randomisation. A range of secondary outcomes will be assessed including suicidal ideation; mental health disorders, specific symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress; social support, quality of life, health service use, and health care costs. Data will be collected at baseline, 10- and 24 weeks post-randomisation. DISCUSSION: This trial will examine the effectiveness of a novel group-based peer support intervention in reducing the psychological distress and other mental health symptoms of fathers compared to usual care. The economic and process evaluation will guide policy decision making along with informing the future implementation of WOD on a larger scale if effectiveness is demonstrated.

trial registrationThe current trial has been registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (Registration ID - NCT04813042 ). Date of Registration: March 22nd, 2021.

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Mental DisordersPsychological DistressChildChild, PreschoolCost-Benefit AnalysisCounselingHumansMaleMental HealthQuality of LifeRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicCost-effectivenessEarly parenthoodEffectivenessFathersMental healthPeer support interventionRandomised controlled trial

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PMID35151305
PMCPMC8841057
OpenAlexW4210985084

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