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Screening Measures of Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing in Fathers: A Scoping Review

Accurately screening fathers for perinatal mental health problems requires well-validated screening instruments that assess the expression of paternal perinatal mental distress. This study aimed to identify and describe the psychometric properties of perinatal mental health screening instruments administered to paternal cohorts within the past two decades. 

Citation:
Mancini V, Ambrosio Lomeli Y, Nevill TP, Marsh TB, Kneebone E, Kothari A. Screening Measures of Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing in Fathers: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2025;22(7).

Keywords:
Assessment; fathers; instrument; perinatal mental health; screening

Abstract:
Accurately screening fathers for perinatal mental health problems requires well-validated screening instruments that assess the expression of paternal perinatal mental distress. This study aimed to identify and describe the psychometric properties of perinatal mental health screening instruments administered to paternal cohorts within the past two decades.