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Participation of father in perinatal care: a qualitative study from the perspective of mothers, fathers, caregivers, managers and policymakers in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The participation of the father during the perinatal period is an important strategy for improving the mother's health. Very few studies exist about the father's role in promoting the health of the mother in Iran; thus, the present study was conducted to examine the role of fathers in perinatal care.

Methods

The present study was a qualitative research. Participants were selected using purposeful sampling with maximum variation and the data was collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and field notes. The data was analyzed using conventional content analysis.

Results

After data analysis, the main categories extracted were: "help in maintaining the health of the mother and fetus", "emotional support of mother", "comprehensive participation of father in married life", "preparing for safe delivery" and "postpartum support".

Conclusions

The results of the present study provide different perspectives on the participation of fathers when designing culture-based intervention for their participation in perinatal care.

SUBMITTER: Firouzan V

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6042395 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Participation of father in perinatal care: a qualitative study from the perspective of mothers, fathers, caregivers, managers and policymakers in Iran.

Firouzan Vahideh V Noroozi Mahnaz M Mirghafourvand Mojgan M Farajzadegan Ziba Z

BMC pregnancy and childbirth 20180711 1

<h4>Background</h4>The participation of the father during the perinatal period is an important strategy for improving the mother's health. Very few studies exist about the father's role in promoting the health of the mother in Iran; thus, the present study was conducted to examine the role of fathers in perinatal care.<h4>Methods</h4>The present study was a qualitative research. Participants were selected using purposeful sampling with maximum variation and the data was collected through in-dept ...[more]

PMID: 29996793

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Project description:BackgroundPerinatal mental health issues affect approximately 10% of women in high-income countries and 30% in low- or middle-income countries. This review aims to determine the prevalence of perinatal depression among mothers and fathers in Pakistan and identify associated risk factors.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. We included quantitative studies on the prevalence or incidence of maternal and paternal perinatal depression, including antenatal or postnatal depression in Pakistan, with or without associated risk factors. We performed an electronic search, dual-title/abstract and full-text screening, and data extraction. Analysis was conducted on Revman and JBI SUMARI software. The quality of the included studies was assessed with the NHLBI tool. This review updated a previously published review that included 43 studies, with the last search date of 31st May 2019, now extended to literature published up to June 30, 2023.ResultsConsistent with the previous review, our analysis of 61 studies indicated a pooled prevalence of 37% (95% confidence interval (CI): 30.6-43.6) for maternal antenatal depression. Postnatal depression at different time points, revealed rates of 34.2% (95% CI: 22.7-46.7), 40.9% (95% CI: 0-97.4), and 43.1% (95% CI: 24.4-62.9) at 3, 6 and 12 months, respectively. Paternal postnatal depression was observed at 40.5% (95% CI: 14.9-69) based on two studies. Risk factors for maternal perinatal depression include multiparity, contraceptive failure, inadequate antenatal care, pregnancy-induced hypertension, previous psychiatric illness, passive smoking, drug abuse, low socio-economic status, marital problems, family hardships, recent bereavement, housing difficulties, food insecurity, husband's illiteracy, his unemployment, and being blamed for child disability.ConclusionThe findings reveal a high prevalence of perinatal depression among mothers with very limited evidence of fathers residing in Pakistan, emphasising the need for prospective studies addressing mental health challenges.RegistrationThis review is registered on PROSPERO (CRD42023442581).

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Participation of father in perinatal care: a qualitative study from the perspective of mothers, fathers, caregivers, managers and policymakers in Iran.

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Publications

Participation of father in perinatal care: a qualitative study from the perspective of mothers, fathers, caregivers, managers and policymakers in Iran.

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