Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	119221
Country	China

Category	Obstetrics & Gynecology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Paternal postpartum depression in Suzhou: An analysis of prevalence and risk factors
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xiu-Xia Wang, Li-Hong Chao, Cai-Fang Ji and Hong-Juan Li
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Suzhou Key Supported Medical Discipline Project SZFCXK202103 Suzhou Gusu Health Talent Program Project GSWS2020093
Corresponding Author	Hong-Juan Li, Chief Nurse, Department of Psychiatry, Suzhou Guangji Hospital, No. 11 Guangqian Road, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou 215137, Jiangsu Province, China. 13182610122@163.com
Key Words	Paternal postpartum depression; Incidence; Risk factors; Suzhou; Fathers; Cross-sectional study
Core Tip	Postpartum depression in fathers is a critical factor affecting perinatal family mental health, yet its prevalence and specific determinants among new fathers in Suzhou have not been fully clarified. This cross-sectional study enrolled 621 husbands of parturient from five districts and counties of Suzhou. We systematically investigated the incidence of paternal postpartum depression and its associated factors using standardized scales and statistical analyses. The study provided reliable evidence to guide the development of targeted prevention and intervention strategies, thereby helping to improve the mental health status of families during the perinatal period.
Citation	Wang XX, Chao LH, Ji CF, Li HJ. Paternal postpartum depression in Suzhou: An analysis of prevalence and risk factors. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-29 03:03
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-29 03:08
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-14 07:33
Return for Revision	2026-02-14 07:33
Revised	2026-02-26 13:53
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-02-27 12:29
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-25 02:36
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-25 08:59
Articles in Press	2026-03-25 08:59
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