Background despite the evidence that fatherhood has a long-term positive and protective
effect on men's health, there is also evidence that fatherhood in the perinatal period can be …

Aims and objectives The aim of this study was to explore fathers' perceptions and
experiences of support in the perinatal period. Change in society has seen the increased …

This study examined the differences between the one-child family and two-child family
regarding the effect of social support on parenting stress through parenting self-efficacy …

Background Recent studies show that paternal depression negatively impacts children's
behavioral and emotional development. This study determined the prevalence of depressed …

Fathers in the UK are becoming more involved in the care of their infants and children. A
constructivist grounded theory approach was adopted to explore men's transition to …

Background: It is estimated that approximately 13% of expectant fathers experience a
pathological and debilitating fear of childbirth. Objective: The aim of this integrative review …

Background Hypnosis has been increasingly used in recent years in healthcare, with
several applications during pregnancy, labor and birth. Yet, few studies have assessed the …

Background Professional support does not always meet the needs of expectant fathers or co-
mothers. The way in which professional support is offered during pregnancy varies …

Paternal postpartum depression may affect not only the mental health and wellbeing of
fathers but their partners and children. We investigated the point and period prevalence of …

Background There is limited information about fathers' views, intentions and needs leading
up to childbirth. Aims This study explores the factors influencing fathers' intention to attend …