Research on paternal postpartum depression

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Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 4 journals.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• Prevalence and Factors Associated with Postpartum Depressive Symptoms Among Women Attending Postnatal Check-Ups at Two Hospitals in Yunnan Province, China: A Cross-Sectional Study (2026) · Nursing Reports · doi

  There is a gap in knowledge regarding the prevalence and factors associated with postpartum depression among women in Yunnan Province, China. The study aims to address this gap by examining the prevalence and factors associated with postpartum depressive symptoms. The study also aims to assess the associations of sleep quality, perceived social support, and adherence to doing-the-month practices with postpartum depressive symptoms.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: there gap knowledge regarding prevalence factors associated postpartum
• Vitamin D and Postpartum Depression: A Narrative Review (2026) · Clinics and Practice · doi

  The paper identifies the challenge of limited postpartum depression-specific evidence base. The review notes the methodological diversity of the existing evidence base. The paper acknowledges the challenge of extrapolating findings from general population and preclinical studies to postpartum populations.

  generalstated challenges
  Keywords: paper identifies challenge limited postpartum depression-specific evidence base
• Bidirectional associations between maternal and paternal depressive symptoms across the postpartum period: Contributions of maternal prenatal depression and childhood neglect (2026) · Development and Psychopathology · doi

  There is a lack of research on paternal postpartum depression and the bidirectional associations between maternal and paternal symptoms. The study aims to address this gap by investigating longitudinal patterns of maternal and paternal depressive symptoms during the first 18 months postpartum.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there lack research paternal postpartum depression bidirectional associations
• Mobile health interventions for perinatal and postpartum depression among asian americans: a scoping review (2026) · Exploration of Digital Health Technologies · doi

  There is a lack of culturally and linguistically tailored mHealth tools for Asian American women. There is a need for more research on the effectiveness of mHealth tools in reducing perinatal and postpartum depression among Asian American women. There is a need for more research on the barriers to access and uptake of mHealth tools among Asian American women.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there lack culturally linguistically tailored mhealth tools asian

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