Donovan Jones

Dr. Donovan Jones

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Academic Career Length

14Years (2013-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 August 2019 in Nurse Education Today
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SFShanna M Fealy
Shanna M Fealy
DJDonovan Jones
Donovan Jones
AHAlison Hutton
Alison Hutton
KGKristen Graham
Kristen Graham
LMLiz McNeill
Liz McNeill
MHMichael Hazelton
Michael Hazelton

29 September 2016 in American Journal of Men's Health
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AOAnthony P. O’bRien
Anthony P. O’bRien
KMKaren A. McNeil
Karen A. McNeil
RFRichard Fletcher
Richard Fletcher
ACAgatha Conrad
Agatha Conrad
AWAmanda J. Wilson
Amanda J. Wilson
Sally Wai Chi ChanSally Wai Chi Chan
Sally Wai Chi Chan
More than 10% of fathers experience depression and anxiety during the perinatal period, but paternal perinatal depression (PPND) and anxiety have received less attention than maternal perinatal mental health problems. Few mainstream treatment options are available for men with PPND and anxiety. The aim of this literature review was to summarize the current understanding of PPND and the treatment programs specifically designed for fathers with perinatal depression. Eight electronic databases were searched using a predefined strategy, and reference lists were also hand searched. PPND and anxiety were identified to have a negative impact on family relationships, as well as the health of mothers and children. Evidence suggests a lack of support and tailored treatment options for men having trouble adjusting to the transition to fatherhood. Of the limited options available, cognitive behavioral therapy, group work, and blended delivery programs, including e-support approaches appear to be most effective in helping fathers with perinatal depression and anxiety. The review findings have important implications for the understanding of PPND and anxiety. Future research is needed to address the adoption of father-inclusive and father-specific models of care to encourage fathers’ help-seeking behavior. Inclusion of male-specific requirements into support and treatment options can improve the ability of services to engage new fathers. Psychotherapeutic intervention could assist to address the cognitive differences and dissonance for men adjusting to the role of father, including male identity and role expectations.

16 July 2015 in Journal of Clinical Nursing
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NENaleya Everson
Naleya Everson
TLTracy Lynn Levett-Jones
Tracy Lynn Levett-Jones
SLSamuel Lapkin
Samuel Lapkin
VPVictoria Pitt
Victoria Pitt
PRPamela van der Riet
Pamela van der Riet
HCHelen Courtney‐Pratt
Helen Courtney‐Pratt

1 July 2018 in Nurse Education in Practice
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JWJessica Williams
Jessica Williams
DJDonovan Jones
Donovan Jones
FWFrederick R Walker
Frederick R Walker

1 October 2016 in Women and Birth
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TLTheressa J. Lavender
Theressa J. Lavender
LELyn Ebert
Lyn Ebert
DJDonovan Jones
Donovan Jones

1 January 2016 in Nurse Education in Practice
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LELyn Ebert
Lyn Ebert
OTOlivia Tierney
Olivia Tierney
DJDonovan Jones
Donovan Jones