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- Title
First-time fathers' perception of their childbirth experiences.
- Authors
Howarth, Anne M; Scott, Kate M; Swain, Nicola R
- Abstract
Birth satisfaction impacts on a man's adjustment to his new role as father. Fathers have been found to have needs similar to those of mothers during pregnancy and childbirth. Research suggests that these needs may not be being met for first-time fathers. In a quantitative survey, fathers' birth satisfaction was similar to mothers. This study then used a phenomenological form of thematic analysis to gain an insight into the birth experiences of 155 first-time New Zealand fathers. Core themes included safety of mother and baby, understanding support role, mother in control and managing pain and care and communication after birth. Fathers commented on what impacted on their childbirth experiences and in so doing outlined their needs for a positive experience. Fathers experienced a high level of satisfaction along with a need to be involved and included.
- Subjects
NEW Zealand; FATHERHOOD &; psychology; ADAPTABILITY (Personality); CHILDBIRTH; EXPERIENCE; FATHERS; PHENOMENOLOGY; NEEDS assessment; SATISFACTION; QUANTITATIVE research; THEMATIC analysis; FATHERS' attitudes; SOCIAL role change
- Publication
Journal of Health Psychology, 2019, Vol 24, Issue 7, p929
- ISSN
1359-1053
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1359105316687628