Anxiety and depression symptoms in fathers during their partner's pregnancy: How does this impact paternal fetal attachment?

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Abstract

The transition of men into fatherhood is a period of adjustment and uncertainty. Research into expectant fathers is neglected in comparison to pregnant mothers. The aim of this study was to analyze the correlates of anxiety, depression, and the paternal-fetal attachment in expectant fathers. One hundred and sixty-six males were assessed using the Paternal Antenatal Attachment Scale (PAAS), the General Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Other questions relating to sociodemographic and pregnancy variables were also collected.
Original languageEnglish
Article number2
Number of pages241
JournalJournal of Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH)
Volume33
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2019

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