Researchers in Belgium have compared the physiological response of babies to mothers and fathers stroking them, which is part of the bonding process. They found no differences. This, say the …
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A survey in Kenya of 2,141 married mothers attending clinics for baby immunisations has identified a range of factors associated with male attendance at clinics during the antenatal period. 35% …
A survey of 174 women attending an antenatal clinic for the second or more more time in Mbeya in Tanzania found the following: 57% of women said their partners attended …
Whilst nutrition-sensitive agriculture projects in rural areas of developing countries typically focus on empowering women to bring about positive outcomes, a study from Ethiopia has found a strong association between …
A student dissertation in USA has examined the experiences of breastfeeding in two communities in USA: Congolese immigrants and African Americans. Focus groups were organised for each community. 28 African …
Interviews with 27 fathers in Tanzania, in the Morogoro region, found how they advocate for more respectful care. “In response to poor service, men reported being outspoken about what they …
A survey of information needs of fathers of newborns in China has identified three distinct groups of fathers with differently expressed needs. The survey covered 206 fathers at the hospital …
We have nominated this evaluation for exceptional quality. It exemplifies approaches that are rare in maternal and newborn healthcare: The intervention was designed and delivered to engage with both mothers …
A study of the experience of 37 Nigerian fathers of babies in the neonatal unit in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, has revealed a low level of family inclusion. 73% of fathers …
A systematic review of anxiety in fathers in the perinatal period finds that it negatively impacts on the baby and family. Fathers’ parenting skills and confidence, social relationships, and health, …