A review of studies relating to the experiences and needs of expectant and new fathers has strongly recommended better guidance and support for fathers from health professionals, particularly first-time fathers. …
Category: Evidence reviews
A review of recent research on father involvement in pregnancy and childbirth has revealed the lack of a validated measure of involvement that covers all aspects and works across cultures. …
The MenCare Alliance, led by the international NGO Promundo, has launched the most ambitious ever programme to support the caring role of fathers. It has published the State of the …
The World Health Organisation has declared the involvement of men in maternal and newborn health (MNH) as a priority. It is one of 8 “strong recommendations” in a list of …
A new review of evidence suggests that engaging men has two particular proven outcomes: improved mental health in mothers and access by mothers to services. It is engagement with men …
One of our foundations is evidence and so we have started by assembling some. Making the evidence easily available on-line will be one of the future activities, so that anyone …