Awareness, knowledge, and attitudes of the Belgian general population towards paternal perinatal depression

A descriptive cross-sectional study

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ID15529407
AuthorsAyse Akalin, Ayşe Akalın (0000-0002-3777-788X, Düzce Üniversitesi), Florence D’haenens (0000-0001-9338-6501), Sandra Tricas-Saura (0000-0003-2226-6689, Université Libre de Bruxelles), Sandra Tricas-Sauras, Joeri Vermeulen (0000-0002-9568-3208, Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Dennis Demedts (0000-0002-6667-4855, Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Ronald Buyl (0000-0002-6598-9505, Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Maaike Fobelets (0000-0002-8316-6422, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume15
Pages1455629-1455629
Publication date2025-01-07
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1455629
PMID39845366
OpenAlexW4406130583
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited27

Recognition of paternal depression symptoms was relatively low but higher among females, participants with higher education, and those aware of paternal depression. Professional support recommendations were limited, especially among young people and those without children. The terms 'paternal perinatal depression' and 'perinatal mental health' are poorly understood. The findings highlight critical gaps in awareness and attitudes, offering valuable insights. Future research should develop tailored interventions to support men's mental well-being during the perinatal period. Targeted awareness campaigns and healthcare improvements are crucial for addressing this issue

Antenatal depression · Cognition · Cross-sectional study · Depression (economics · Depressive symptoms · Descriptive research · Environmental health · Population · Psychiatry · Sociology · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Psychology

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