ArticleEuropean journal of midwifery2022
Risk for partners' depression and anxiety during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum: A longitudinal cohort study.
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- Comparison of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms between Husbandsof Women with High-Risk and Low-Risk Pregnancies: A Case-Control Study.International journal of fertility & sterility · 2026Article
- Predictors of postpartum coparenting relationship among primiparous couples in Karachi, Pakistan.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Validation of the German version of the pregnancy-related anxiety scale (PrAS): psychometric properties across all trimesters of pregnancy.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Article
- Validity and Reliability of the Chinese Version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale for Fathers of Newborns.American journal of men's healthArticle
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Abstract
introductionFamilies may benefit from increased focus on partner emotional well-being during pregnancy and the perinatal period. Our aim was to explore the risk for depression and anxiety during pregnancy and one year postpartum in relation to partners' self-reported health, sense of coherence, social support, and lifestyle factors.
methodsThis is a longitudinal cohort study using three questionnaires that were answered twice during pregnancy and at one year postpartum. Participants (n=532) were recruited between April 2012 and September 2013, and follow-up was between April 2012 and March 2015, in Sweden.
resultsIn late pregnancy, 8.9% of the prospective partners were at high risk for depression and 8.3% one year postpartum. An increased risk for depression was found amongst those reporting 'fair or very poor' sexual satisfaction and those reporting 'fair or very poor' health during pregnancy and postpartum. High anxiety was reported by 10.8% during late pregnancy and 12.4% one year postpartum. Partners who were unemployed, had financial difficulties, and who scored low on a Sense of Coherence scale, showed significantly higher anxiety in late pregnancy and postpartum. Social support has a significant and positive impact concerning signs of depression and anxiety, both during pregnancy and postpartum.
conclusionsMore than 10% of partners in this study showed depressive symptoms and anxiety, indicating a problem in need of attention by stakeholders. Strengthening social support is of greatest importance. It is time for the introduction of family-focused care aimed at prevention of depression and anxiety, and maintenance of family well-being.
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