Article
Clinical Neurology
Wendell D. Cockshaw, Karen J. Thorpe, Michele Giannotti, Karen Hazell-Raine
Summary: Paternal perinatal distress is receiving attention, and the EPDS is the main tool for screening. Research shows that the EPDS is appropriate for assessing maternal distress, and there are gender differences in distress between fathers and mothers.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Andre L. Rodrigues, Jennifer Ericksen, Brittany Watson, Alan W. Gemmill, Jeannette Milgrom
Summary: Up to 10% of fathers experience perinatal depression, which has a detrimental impact on infants. However, there is a lack of evidence-based interventions for paternal perinatal depression. Existing interventions show some promise in engaging fathers and improving depression and anxiety scores, but more research is needed. It is important to develop and evaluate perinatal interventions specifically designed for men with clinical levels of depression and anxiety.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ainul Khamisah Shafian, Salina Mohamed, Nor Jannah Nasution Raduan, Anne Yee Hway Ann
Summary: The study aims to determine the appropriate cut-off scores of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) for detecting paternal postpartum depression. Through the analysis of studies comparing EPDS scores for depression from validated diagnostic interviews, it was found that EPDS had high sensitivity and specificity at cut-off values of 7-10.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Michael B. Wells, Olov Aronson
Summary: The study showed that fathers who received professional and social support tended to report fewer depressive symptoms, and fathers with higher income were also less likely to have depressive symptoms. However, multiparous fathers received less support and may need more attention and assistance.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Family Studies
Jay Errol V. Baral, Rosalito de Guzman
Summary: Research indicates that postnatal depression is common among new fathers in low- and middle-income countries due to the socioeconomic difficulties they face. Through the use of assessment tools and in-depth interviews, it was found that these fathers' depressive symptoms stem from financial responsibilities, emotional responses, and role transitions.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY ISSUES
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Jie Zheng, Ke Sun, Subinuer Aili, Xiao Yang, Lingling Gao
Summary: This study explored the prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression among Chinese mothers and fathers in the early postpartum period. The results showed a positive correlation and predictive factors between maternal and paternal depression. The implications for practice suggest that healthcare professionals should screen both parents for depression and provide targeted support.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Zahra Yazdanpanahi, Seyedeh Tahereh Mirmolaei, Ziba Taghizadeh, Molouk Jaafarpour, Mahboubeh Hajifoghaha
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of paternal postnatal depression (PPND) and identified some related factors. The results revealed a high prevalence of PPND and highlighted the need for a screening program to detect and manage this issue.
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sylwia Krzeminska, Ewelina Bak
Summary: The study shows that the DDS scale is reliable and effective in assessing distress in Polish patients with type 2 diabetes.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
S. Darius Tandon, Jaime Hamil, Emma E. Gier, Craig F. Garfield
Summary: The study suggests that the Fathers and Babies intervention has the potential to positively impact the mental health of fathers during the perinatal period, indicating that home visiting is a viable setting for delivering this intervention. Future research should include a comparison group to generate stronger evidence of intervention effectiveness and measure dyadic relationships and paternal parenting practices.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Dorella Scarponi, Pierfrancesco Sarti, Veronica Rivi, Chiara Colliva, Elisa Marconi, Andrea Pession, Johanna M. C. Blom
Summary: This study is the first to investigate the differences in psychological and physical distress between parents of oncopediatric children using network analysis and the Kellner Symptom Questionnaire. The findings provide valuable insights that can guide the implementation of timely treatments to prevent and manage parental distress in primary caregivers of children with cancer.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jennifer Valeska Elli Brown, Claire A. Wilson, Karyn Ayre, Lindsay Robertson, Emily South, Emma Molyneaux, Kylee Trevillion, Louise M. Howard, Hind Khalifeh
Summary: Postnatal depression is a common condition treated with psychosocial interventions or antidepressants. This review found that SSRIs may be more effective than placebo in treating postnatal depression. Further research is needed to better understand the efficacy and safety of antidepressants in managing postnatal depression.
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Psychiatry
Lin Feng Hong, Tze-Ern Chua, Ying Chia Ch'ng, Kate Chui, Helen Yu Chen
Summary: The paper evaluates the outcomes of the Postnatal Depression Intervention Program at KK Hospital in Singapore, focusing on changes in depressive symptoms and overall functioning. The study finds statistically significant changes in these areas. Additionally, the paper describes the demographic characteristics of the 10-year cohort involved in the program.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Elizabeth C. Aviv, Emma G. Preston, Yael H. Waizman, Aridenne A. Dews, Genesis Flores, Darby E. Saxbe
Summary: This study examined the link between fathers' birth experiences and their postpartum mental health. The results indicated that subjective birth stress significantly predicted depressive symptoms in fathers at six months postpartum. Additionally, an association was found between mode of delivery and paternal subjective stress.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Dirk Kranz
Summary: The study found that fathers with a stronger masculinity orientation were more likely to reject their LG child, with this association being serially mediated by level of homophobia and emotional distress. The results were independent of the child's gender or age. The discussion highlights the problematic role of traditional masculinity in fathers' acceptance of their non-heterosexual child.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Ineke de Kruijff, Moniek S. Veldhuis, Ellen Tromp, Arine M. Vlieger, Marc. A. Benninga, Mijke P. van den Berg
Summary: This case-control study found that parents of babies with infant colic showed significantly higher levels of stress, depression, anxiety, and bonding problems compared to parents of control infants. These differences were particularly pronounced in fathers, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing paternal feelings in the treatment of infants with colic.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Meredith O'Connor, Sarah J. Arnup, Fiona Mensah, Craig Olsson, Sharon Goldfeld, Russell M. Viner, Steven Hope
Summary: This study found that mental health competence (MHC) in children and adolescents generally increases over time, but some children have different trajectories of MHC development. Boys and children from disadvantaged backgrounds tend to have lower levels of MHC.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Ha Nd Le, Fiona Mensah, Patricia Eadie, Emma Sciberras, Edith L. Bavin, Sheena Reilly, Melissa Wake, Lisa Gold
Summary: The study revealed an association between low language ability and reduced caregiver's health-related quality of life at age 11-12, with child social-emotional-behavioral difficulties attenuating this association. However, persistent low language ability did not seem to affect caregiver's health-related quality of life.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Fiona C. Burgemeister, Sharinne B. Crawford, Naomi J. Hackworth, Stacey Hokke, Jan M. Nicholson
Summary: Place-based initiatives are often influenced by top-down changes, despite having a bottom-up service delivery model. One such example is the Australian Government's Communities for Children Facilitating Partner initiative, which aims to improve outcomes for children, families, and communities in disadvantaged areas. This study explores the perspectives and experiences of government personnel tasked with implementing a policy requiring a percentage of funding to be spent on evidence-based programs. The findings highlight the importance of organizational readiness for change and supporting factors in sustained implementation.
JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Alison Fogarty, Holly Rominov, Monique Seymour, Kirsty Evans, Catherine Fisher, Andi Jones, Jacquie O'Brien, Rebecca Giallo
Summary: This study aimed to explore mothers' perceptions of facilitators and barriers to engagement in the HoPES program. Findings suggest that clinician behaviors, treatment relevance/acceptability, and a strong therapeutic relationship can facilitate engagement, while contextual/external barriers to treatment, treatment relevance/acceptability, and program processes can hinder engagement.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY ISSUES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rebecca Giallo, Alison Fogarty, Priscilla Savopoulos, Allison Cox, Emma Toone, Kirsten Williams, Amanda Jones, Karli Treyvaud
Summary: This study focused on the experiences of clinicians delivering the BRISC intervention for women and children who have experienced family violence. Key strengths highlighted by clinicians included the hopeful and relationship-focused approach, as well as the implementation of the intervention and the systems in place. Challenges identified included limited referral options, safety concerns, and specific role challenges, with suggestions for improvements in delivery, supervision, and training.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Alison Fogarty, Andi Jones, Monique Seymour, Priscilla Savopoulos, Kirsty Evans, Jacquie O'Brien, Liz O'Dea, Peter Clout, Sarah Auletta, Rebecca Giallo
Summary: The study emphasizes the importance of providing adequate support and monitoring for families at risk of child maltreatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The PSDE service was found to be acceptable by parents and referrers, but challenges in telehealth delivery, such as parent engagement and technology difficulties, were documented.
CHILD & FAMILY SOCIAL WORK
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Rebecca Giallo, Alison Fogarty, Monique Seymour, Lorraine Skinner, Priscilla Savopoulos, Amelia Bereznicki, Tom Talevski, Claire Ruthven, Samantha Bladon, Sharon Goldfeld, Stephanie J. Brown, Mark Feinberg
Summary: Evidence-based family-based interventions targeting parent mental health and partner conflict during community-wide crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic are scarce. Family Foundations (FF), a 10-week couple/parent-based intervention targeting parent mental health, conflict and co-parenting was delivered via video-conferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to: (1) explore parents' and clinicians' experiences and perceived benefits of FF, and (2) assess pre-post intervention changes in parent mental health, interparental conflict and co-parenting behaviour. A mixed methods evaluation was conducted with 62 families with young children experiencing parent mental health difficulties and/or parental conflict. Qualitative interviews with parents and FF clinicians were conducted, and intervention outcomes were assessed using mother-report surveys. Maternal stress and anxiety symptoms decreased and co-parenting support and parenting warmth increased following FF. Parents expressed high satisfaction with FF despite the perceived limited cultural and family structure diversity in the videos. Although some activities were modified and clinicians were more directive in their style of delivery, FF was implemented with fidelity. Importantly, telehealth delivery made FF accessible to meet the needs of families during the pandemic when in-person services were not available. These findings will inform further development and evaluation of telehealth FF during community-wide crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Daniel Wright, Karli Treyvaud, Le Ann Williams, Rebecca Giallo
Summary: Parental Self Efficacy (PSE) is an important predictor of positive parenting practices and child outcomes. The Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale (KPCS) has been validated for mothers but not fathers. This study found that the KPCS is a reliable and valid tool for use with fathers of children aged 0-4 years.
JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Emma K. Adams, Kirsten J. Hancock, Francis Mitrou, Daniel Christensen, Catherine L. Taylor, Stephen R. Zubrick
Summary: This study used data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children to conduct latent class analyses on grandparent and parent characteristics. The research found associations between parent and grandparent latent classes, indicating intergenerational multiple disadvantage. Children with at-risk parents tended to have lower literacy and numeracy scores. The findings highlight the importance of considering both parental and grandparental characteristics in understanding the developmental circumstances of children.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL ISSUES
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Priscilla Savopoulos, Christina Bryant, Alison Fogarty, Laura J. Conway, Kelly M. Fitzpatrick, Patrick Condron, Rebecca Giallo
Summary: This review examines the relationship between children's exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and their cognitive development, and finds that approximately 70% of studies show a relationship between IPV and poorer cognitive functioning. This confirms the negative impact of IPV on children's cognitive development.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Catherine Wade, Jan Matthews, Faye Forbes, Mathew Burn, Fiona May, Warren Cann
Summary: This study aimed to understand the preferences of fathers in accessing parenting supports and examine the impact of family contextual factors on fathers' help-seeking behavior. The results indicate that most fathers prefer to rely on their own efforts, such as online searches, for parenting information rather than seeking in-person interactions with professionals. The co-parenting relationship and paternal mental health are important factors influencing fathers' help-seeking behavior.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY ISSUES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Catherine M. Wade, Jan Matthews, Faye Forbes, Laura Vertkas, Matthew Burn, Warren G. Cann
Summary: This study explores the parenting experiences of a large sample of fathers of children from birth to 18 years old. The results demonstrate a generally positive picture of fathering at a population level, but also identify important areas of need. Implications for policy makers and service providers in designing supports for fathers are discussed.
CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jing Wang, Yanhong Jessika Hu, Lana Collins, Anna Fedyukova, Varnika Aggarwal, Fiona Mensah, Jeanie L. Y. Cheong, Melissa Wake
Summary: This study aims to establish a proof-of-concept of a Victoria-wide registry of babies admitted to special care nurseries (SCN) in the GenV cohort. The registry will include a minimum dataset harmonized with the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network (ANZNN) and will serve as a resource for longitudinal research through its integration with the GenV cohort and linked datasets.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POPULATION DATA SCIENCE (IJPDS)
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Alison Fogarty, Stephanie J. Brown, Deirdre Gartland, Fiona Mensah, Kelly M. FitzPatrick, Rebecca Giallo
Summary: This study examines the impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) on women's mental health over a 10-year period. The findings suggest that different patterns of IPV are associated with varying levels of depressive symptoms, with increasing and persistent IPV leading to the most severe symptoms.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel Christensen, Alison Gibberd, Bridgette Mcnamara, Sandra Eades, Carrington Shepherd, David B. Preen, Daniel Mcaullay, Natalie Strobel
Summary: This study identified important determinants of discharge against medical advice (DAMA), including admission status, triage status, location, and calendar year. These findings could inform targeted measures to decrease DAMA, particularly in regional and remote communities.
PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)