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ArticleSocial psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology2023

Preconception factors associated with postnatal mental health and suicidality among first-time fathers: results from an Australian Longitudinal Study of Men's Health.

Rebecca Giallo, Karen Wynter, Grace McMahon, Monique Seymour, Alison Fogarty, Amanda Cooklin, Liana Leach, Lauren M Francis, Elisabeth Duursma, Jacqui A Macdonald

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Article in Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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10 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Rebecca GialloCentre for Social and Early Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia. r.giallo@deakin.edu.au.
Karen WynterCentre for Quality and Patient Safety, School of Nursing and Midwifery-Western Health Partnership, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.
Grace McMahonMurdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Australia.
Monique SeymourMurdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Australia.
Alison FogartyMurdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Australia.
Amanda CooklinLaTrobe University, Bundoora, Australia.
Liana LeachNational Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.
Lauren M FrancisCentre for Social and Early Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.
Elisabeth DuursmaUniversity of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia.
Jacqui A MacdonaldCentre for Social and Early Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.
Deakin University · AUMurdoch Children's Research Institute · AUAustralian National University · AULa Trobe University · AUUniversity of Wollongong · AU

Funding

Australian Research Council FT# FT200100209
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeProspective evidence about men at risk of postnatal difficulties is rare-particularly for postpartum suicidal ideation. This study aimed to determine the extent to which first-time fathers reported depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation and behaviours in the first postnatal year, and to identify preconception risk factors for postnatal mental health difficulties.

methodsSecondary analysis of data from The Ten to Men Study-Australia's population-based prospective study of men's health was conducted. Participants were 205 men who became first-time fathers in the 12 months prior to wave 2 (2015/16). Regression analyses were used to ascertain preconception (mental and physical health, lifestyle) and demographic factors associated with postnatal depressive symptoms.

resultsPostnatally, 8.3% of fathers reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms, 5% had suicidal thoughts, 3% had plans, and less than 1% had attempted suicide. Preconception depressive symptoms was the only factor significantly associated with postnatal depressive symptoms.

conclusionThe transition into fatherhood is marked with significant psychological distress for some men. These results suggest that mental health screening and support in the preconception period is crucial to supporting the mental health of new fathers.

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Mental HealthSuicideAustraliaFathersFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMen's HealthProspective StudiesSuicidal IdeationFathersPostnatal mental healthPreconception mental healthSuicidal ideation

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PMCPMC10366277
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