Correction of Labeling Error in Parenting Intervention Study for Male Postpartum Depression

Background

Postpartum depression (PPD) affects not only mothers but also fathers, yet research on interventions for male PPD is limited. Accurate reporting of study data is crucial for the integrity of clinical research.

Data Highlights

No numerical data is presented in the source material.

Key Findings

• The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale row in Table 2 was corrected from median (IQR) to mean (SD).
• The original investigation was published online on October 2, 2024, and in print in January 2025.
• A subsequent error was identified in Table 3, where column titles were swapped.
• The trial randomized 357 fathers in Pakistan to assess the effectiveness of a group parenting program.
• Significant improvements were reported in depressive and anxiety symptoms, parenting stress, and quality of life at 4 months.

Clinical Implications

Healthcare professionals should ensure accurate data reporting in clinical studies.

Conclusion

The correction of labeling errors in clinical research is essential for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of findings.

Related Resources & Content

1. JAMA Psychiatry, 2026 -- Correction: A Group Parenting Intervention for Male Postpartum Depression
2. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2026 -- Correction: Practices of maternity nurses regarding perinatal bereavement care
3. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2026 -- Effects of a postpartum depression intervention: subgroup analyses from a cluster randomized trial
4. JAMA Pediatrics — Coding Error in Study of Behavior Problems in Low-Income Children
5. Frontiers in Psychiatry — Correction: Collaborative care treatment for major depressive disorder
6. Perinatal Mental Health—What About the Fathers?
7. Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Fathers With Postnatal Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial of DadBooster
8. Error in Table | JAMA Psychiatry | JAMA Network