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 …
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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 study in rural Tanzania involving 38 fathers of babies under 6 months old has gained new insights into how fathers can support exclusive breastfeeding, even in the face of …
A scoping review of 18 studies of fathers’ perspectives on breastfeeding has identified a range of ways that fathers can and do support breastfeeding. Examples include: Respecting the woman’s decision …
A study of 966 fathers in the Dodoma Region, Central Tanzania, explored the extent to which they were involved in supporting their wives during the perinatal period and what factors …
A study of respectful care during childbirth in Tanzania breaks with tradition by including fathers. The study is different in three ways: (1) it includes fathers in the questioning about …
A study of fathers of babies in Singapore looked for predictors of higher involvement by fathers in babycare 6 months after the birth. The strongest predictor was the degree of …
A survey of 789 mothers in the Jimma Zone of Ethiopia explored predictors of delivery in a health facility. It found that husbands are a positive influence on delivery in …