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The review aims to comprehensively understand the impact of paternity leave on the health of fathers, their partners, and children.

May 16, 2026BMJ OpenOpen Access

Impact of paternity leave on the health of fathers and their families: a scoping review protocol

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Scoping review identifies health effects of paternity leave on fathers, partners, and children, indicating its importance for medical professionals.

The review aims to comprehensively understand the impact of paternity leave on the health of fathers, their partners, and children.
Search databases including PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Japan’s Ichushi-Web for relevant studies.
Include studies focusing on effects of paternity leave taken by fathers within 3 years post-childbirth.
Utilize two independent reviewers for screening and also include English and Japanese literature.
Will present findings in tabular form summarizing various health effects.
Will include literature from multiple countries and cultures to capture diverse perspectives.
No restrictions on paternity leave length or payment status will be enforced.

Yamashita et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Scoping review identifies health effects of paternity leave on fathers, partners, and children, indicating its importance for medical professionals.