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Articles by Lloyd Frank Philpott
Preterm birth and paternal mental health during the perinatal period: A Systematic review protocol
The authors have declared no competing interest. The author(s) received no specific funding for this work. I confirm all relevant ethical guidelines have been followed, and any necessary IRB and/or ethics committee approvals have been obtained.
Paternal perinatal mental health: progress, challenges and future direction
Organisations and governments around the world have endorsed the World Health Organization's (WHO) proposition that there can be ‘no health without mental health’.1 As new fathers begin to bond with their infant and redefine their relationships with their partner and wider society, mental health is critical to ensure positive outcomes.2 Despite the importance of mental health in general, and specifically during the perinatal period, the mental health of fathers is only now beginning to be...
Fathers’ perceptions and experiences of support to be a parenting partner during the perinatal period: A scoping review
Abstract Aims and objectives The aim of this study was to explore fathers’ perceptions and experiences of support in the perinatal period. Change in society has seen the increased visibility of fathers being involved during pregnancy and engaging in their infants’ lives and the expectation and benefits of men playing an equal and direct role in caring for their children. However, less is known about the nature of support that fathers require to facilitate this role transition.
International Journal of Mens Social and Community Health
1. Baker P, Dworkin SL, Tong S, et al. The men’s health gap: men must be included in the global health equity agenda. Bull World Health Organ 2014;92:618–20. doi: 10.2471/BLT.13.132795. 2. Richardson N, Building momentum, gaining traction: Ireland’s national men’s health policy – 5 years on. New Male Studies 2013;2:93–103. 3. Department of Health. Health in Ireland Key Trends 2018. Available at: https://health.gov.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Key-Health-Trends-2018.pdf. 4.
Paternal postnatal depression: an overview for primary healthcare professionals
Over the past three decades, there has been growing awareness and concern about the burden of ill-health experienced by men. Research has shown that fatherhood has a protective effect on men’s health but the transition to fatherhood can be complex and demanding, and may cause distress, anxiety and increased risk of depression. This article discusses paternal postnatal depression (PPND), which is a significant public health issue but is not widely acknowledged or well researched.
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