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Perinatal assessment of paternal mental disorders during the prenatal period
1
Université Clermont Auvergne- CNRS- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Institut Pascal, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
2
., Réseau de Santé en Périnatalité d’Auvergne, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
3
Université Clermont Auvergne- CNRS- CHU Clermont-Ferrand- Clermont Auvergne INP, Institut Pascal, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
Eur J Midwifery 2026;10(Supplement 1):A1000
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Perinatal mental disorders are found in the parental dyad and these disorders can have family, social and professional consequences. However, the literature on partners is very heterogeneous and we found poor data in France.
OBJECTIVES:
Our principal objective was to assess fathers’ psychological disorders during prenatal period.
METHODS:
This is a cross-sectional study including women and their male partner (father-to-be), who understanding, speaking and reading French, aged over 18, seen in consultation during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Couples were not included if a serious complication occurred (medical termination of pregnancy or fetal death). The principal outcome measures for the fathers-to-be were scores of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) with anxiety and depression subscales rated from 0 to 21; Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), score from 0 to 40 and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), score from 0 to 12. The study was approved by the institutional review board (IRB00013412, IRB number: 24.02172.000284). This study, which began in October 2024, is still in progress.
RESULTS:
These are preliminary results from 103 fathers-to-be, with an average age of 32.9±5.7 years, and 64.4% of them are expecting their first child. During the last six months, 19.4% have experienced stressful life events (death, pregnancy-related, work-related). Also, 2.9% have currently psychological or psychiatric care. The anxiety score of fathers-to-be was 4.3±3.0, and 3.9% had a score≥11, suggesting proven anxiety disorders. The depression score appeared at 2.3±2.0, and the stress score on the PSS-10 at 9.8±6.3. About the assessment of psychopathological disorders (GHQ-12), there was a score at 1.3±2.0 but 18.4% of fathers-to-be at risk of psychological distress with a score≥3.
CONCLUSIONS:
Fathers-to-be are affected by perinatal mental disorders such as anxiety, which may require support.
KEY MESSAGE:
This study provides French data on fathers' mental health and shows the need to improve screening with validated screening tools for fathers. Poster session 4 (Group B)
Perinatal mental disorders are found in the parental dyad and these disorders can have family, social and professional consequences. However, the literature on partners is very heterogeneous and we found poor data in France.
OBJECTIVES:
Our principal objective was to assess fathers’ psychological disorders during prenatal period.
METHODS:
This is a cross-sectional study including women and their male partner (father-to-be), who understanding, speaking and reading French, aged over 18, seen in consultation during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Couples were not included if a serious complication occurred (medical termination of pregnancy or fetal death). The principal outcome measures for the fathers-to-be were scores of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) with anxiety and depression subscales rated from 0 to 21; Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), score from 0 to 40 and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), score from 0 to 12. The study was approved by the institutional review board (IRB00013412, IRB number: 24.02172.000284). This study, which began in October 2024, is still in progress.
RESULTS:
These are preliminary results from 103 fathers-to-be, with an average age of 32.9±5.7 years, and 64.4% of them are expecting their first child. During the last six months, 19.4% have experienced stressful life events (death, pregnancy-related, work-related). Also, 2.9% have currently psychological or psychiatric care. The anxiety score of fathers-to-be was 4.3±3.0, and 3.9% had a score≥11, suggesting proven anxiety disorders. The depression score appeared at 2.3±2.0, and the stress score on the PSS-10 at 9.8±6.3. About the assessment of psychopathological disorders (GHQ-12), there was a score at 1.3±2.0 but 18.4% of fathers-to-be at risk of psychological distress with a score≥3.
CONCLUSIONS:
Fathers-to-be are affected by perinatal mental disorders such as anxiety, which may require support.
KEY MESSAGE:
This study provides French data on fathers' mental health and shows the need to improve screening with validated screening tools for fathers. Poster session 4 (Group B)
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