Identifying Nursing Methods and Tools Adaptable in Identifying, Assessing, and Evaluating Paternal Depression
Järveläinen, Mongiwa Sithandekile (2021)
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021061115818
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Fatherhood exists in many forms and fathering evolves according to expectation, however, no clear model for fatherhood exists. Many factors predispose fathers to paternal depression, and this phenomenon affects one in ten fathers, but little support is offered.
The study was motivated by the importance of paternal mental health and its purpose was providing information that could be used by nurses in identifying fathers at risk of paternal depression, identifying possible interventions, and improving their mental wellbeing, and in turn, improving the holistic wellbeing of the family.
The study was a literature review of 20 articles, published between 2010 and 2020, analyzed using inductive content analysis. The data search was conducted
using Cinahl Plus full text and ProQuest databases.
Analysis of the data produced two themes: assessment and evaluation for paternal depression risk, and screening and evaluation tools adaptable to paternal depression. The results offered insight into the lack of and unwilling participation of some fathers in maternity and mental health services, the insufficient support, and the vast number of tools that nurses could utilize in identifying, assessing, and evaluating paternal depression.
The results emphasized the need for a universal definition of paternal depression, further study of the concept and its prioritization, and the need for nurses to raise awareness, support, and encourage paternal involvement in services.
The study was motivated by the importance of paternal mental health and its purpose was providing information that could be used by nurses in identifying fathers at risk of paternal depression, identifying possible interventions, and improving their mental wellbeing, and in turn, improving the holistic wellbeing of the family.
The study was a literature review of 20 articles, published between 2010 and 2020, analyzed using inductive content analysis. The data search was conducted
using Cinahl Plus full text and ProQuest databases.
Analysis of the data produced two themes: assessment and evaluation for paternal depression risk, and screening and evaluation tools adaptable to paternal depression. The results offered insight into the lack of and unwilling participation of some fathers in maternity and mental health services, the insufficient support, and the vast number of tools that nurses could utilize in identifying, assessing, and evaluating paternal depression.
The results emphasized the need for a universal definition of paternal depression, further study of the concept and its prioritization, and the need for nurses to raise awareness, support, and encourage paternal involvement in services.