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A composite variable for history of mental illness was created based on prior diagnosis, mental health service engagement, and medication use.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S0790966725101262_as3\">\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Thirty-three percent of participants screened positive for depression (EPDS \u2265 9); 17.4% had scores \u2265 12. A self-reported history of mental illness significantly predicted positive screening (OR = 4.38,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.001). No significant associations were found with demographic, obstetric, or infant-related variables. Lower SSPS scores were significantly associated with higher EPDS scores.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S0790966725101262_as4\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Despite limitations, in particular selection bias and small sample size, fathers and co-parents are at increased risk for depressive symptoms in the perinatal period, particularly those with a mental health history. 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