Paternal depression and attachment levels of first-time fathers in Turkey

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Ertekin Pınar Ş., Özbek H.

PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE, cilt.58, sa.3, ss.1082-1088, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 58 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/ppc.12905
  • Dergi Adı: PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1082-1088
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: father, first time father, infant attachment, paternal depression, RISK-FACTORS, POSTNATAL DEPRESSION, INFANT ATTACHMENT, SYMPTOMS, QUESTIONNAIRE, INTERVENTIONS
  • Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Purpose Paternal depression and inadequate attachment experienced in the postpartum period may be associated with future emotional and behavioural problems of children. This study aimed to investigate the paternal depression and attachment levels of first-time fathers. Design and Methods The sample of this descriptive study consisted of 175 fathers with 3-6 months old babies whose wives applied to the polyclinic for check-up. Findings When the cut-off point of the scale was evaluated at 13 and above in this study, the risk of depression was found to be 14.2%. The level of attachment decreases as fathers' risk of depression increases (p < 0.05). Practice implications There is a risk of depression in fathers in the postpartum period. The level of attachment decreases as fathers' risk of depression increases.