Fatherhood too soon. Anxiety, depression and quality of life in fathers of preterm and term babies: a longitudinal study.

Ingrid Beatrice PetersenJulie Anne Quinlivan

Published in: Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology (2020)

Following birth of a preterm baby, persisting anxiety may affect quality of life of fathers. Routine screening of fathers of preterm babies may identify men who could benefit from referral for psychological intervention.

Keyphrases

gestational age
sleep quality
preterm birth
low birth weight
randomized controlled trial
depressive symptoms
primary care
clinical practice
pregnant women
pregnancy outcomes