Oral health: Couvade syndrome and toothache

Steel, Ben J.

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.787

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“…This syndrome may be more common than realized owing to the lack of awareness among Jordanian health-care professionals and people. Most diagnoses are made by the exclusion of physical causes and the condition is self-limiting because it tends to resolve after childbirth (Steel, 2017). In a study published in 1983, it was concluded that men’s symptoms are a reflection of their level of attachment to the unborn child and involvement in the pregnancy (Weaver & Cranley, 1983).…”

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“…Another notable result of our study was that toothache was one of the symptoms commonly experienced by the men during their wife’s pregnancy (43%). Steel (2017) states that if a patient presents with unexplained toothache and has a pregnant partner, particularly if other unexplained symptoms are also present, perhaps the possibility of Couvade Syndrome should be considered. Many years ago, Trethowan (1968) identified that more toothache is recorded among expectant fathers compared to a matched control.…”

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Couvade Syndrome Among Jordanian Expectant Fathers

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Studies of different cultures have reported that expectant fathers experience physiological and psychological changes during their partner’s pregnancy. These symptoms are classed as Couvade Syndrome (sympathetic pregnancy) symptoms. The main aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Couvade Syndrome among Jordanian expectant fathers. A descriptive quantitative research design that utilized the Men’s Health During Partners’ Pregnancy (MHDPP) questionnaire was employed to collect data from three Maternal and Child Health Care Centers in public hospitals. A total of 449 participants completed the questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the characteristics of the sample and the main variables. Chi-square tests were conducted to find the relationship between the pregnancy trimester and the specific Couvade Syndrome symptom. Jordanian expectant fathers experienced high rates of Couvade Syndrome (59.1%). The prevalence of Couvade Syndrome among the participants is considered to be the highest reported rate when compared to the results of previous studies. This rate may be due to the tendency among men in Jordan to have a strong desire for children soon after marriage and to have a strong commitment to family life. With a better understanding of the expectant father’s response to pregnancy, health-care providers would be better able to provide them with the necessary support and education. This could contribute to the health and well-being of expectant fathers and their families.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%