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Anxiety among fathers during the prenatal and postpartum period: a meta-analysis

Jenn A. Leifermana Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Charlotte V. Farewella Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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Jennifer Jewella Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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Rachael Lacya Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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Jessica Wallsa Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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Benjamin Harnkea Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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James F. Paulsonb Department of Psychology, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA
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Pages 152-161 | Received 08 Jun 2020, Accepted 30 Jan 2021, Published online: 25 Feb 2021

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