Preliminary Service Evaluation: Paternal Postnatal Depression (PPND) Awareness

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In your professional estimation, what is the prevalence of Paternal Postnatal Depression (PPND) among new fathers?.Based on your initial training or current clinical knowledge, please select the ratio you believe most accurately reflects the frequency of PPND in the UK.
1 in 100
1 in 50
1 in 10
1in 5
1 in 20
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How confident do you feel in your ability to proactively discuss mental well-being with fathers during a postnatal check?. 1 = Not at all confident; 5 = Extremely confident. This refers to your perceived readiness to initiate these conversations during routine care.
1
2
3
4
5
Not at all confident
Extremely confident
3
In your professional experience, what are the primary barriers to proactively addressing paternal mental health?.In your experience, what are the primary challenges to supporting the whole family unit during the postnatal period? Identifying these barriers is essential for the service evaluation to advocate for improved clinical pathways. Please share any ideas you may have in the ‘other’ tab.
Time constraints during routine postnatal appointments.
Lack of specific clinical training on Paternal Postnatal Depression (PPND).
Absence of clear referral pathways for paternal mental health support.
Current service models prioritise the mother as the primary focus of care.
Inadequate physical space to conduct private conversations with families.
Other
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