A questionnaire survey of 160 fathers in South Korea, who had babies on a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for 48 hours or more, found four factors that correlate with …
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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 …
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 …
The UK Department of Health’s Preparation for Birth and Beyond (2011) sets out in some detail (220 pages) how antenatal education should be configured. It refers to “mother and father” …
Three research papers published by Shefaly Shorey and colleagues in Singapore have assessed the information and support needs of fathers in the first weeks and months after the birth of …
A study about couple collaboration around breastfeeding, involving 10 educated couples in Jakarta, Indonesia, found that the mothers regarded the father as the main source of support around breastfeeding. The …
A small study from Australia, involving interviews with eight fathers after the loss of a pregnancy, identifies inadequate support for men in this situation. Their experience of support from health …
Researchers in Malawi have proposed a curriculum for antenatal education for expectant couples. It is the first time that the antenatal information needs of couples have been investigated in Malawi …
A survey of 824 men in a mostly rural region of Northwest Ethiopia has found a lack of basic knowledge about danger signs in the perinatal period and how to …
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. …