Risk factors of paternal perinatal depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.

Erika Obikane Daisuke Nishi Naho Morisaki Takahiro Tabuchi

Published in: Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology (2023)

The study showed risk factors such as past history of depression, high fear of COVID-19, low family functionality, and IPV victimization were associated with perinatal depressive symptoms. The findings should contribute to future directions of interventions for paternal perinatal mental health.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
risk factors
mental health
pregnant women
sleep quality
coronavirus disease
social support
sars cov
intimate partner violence
physical activity
current status