Experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers in pregnancy-related care: a qualitative study in south-East Nigeria

Onyeze-Joe, Chiemeka; Godin, Isabelle

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“…Such barriers included inadequate birth preparedness, stigmatization of adolescent pregnancy and motherhood, religious barriers, poor health habits, and gender inequality. Though the study targeted only first-time parents in six states of Nigeria, its call for existing strategies to transform social norms for the benefit of maternal and newborn health reinforces calls that first-time parents including first-time fathers [ 31 ] be specially targeted for an in-depth understanding of their peculiarities as well as the provision of appropriate guidance to them [ 32 ]. Also, the evidence of elevated obstetric risk of primiparity such as low birth weight, emergency cesarean section, and prolonged labor [ 33 – 35 ] emphasizes the need to focus on primiparous women.…”

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What predicts delayed first antenatal care contact among primiparous women? Findings from a cross-sectional study in Nigeria

Solanke

Oyediran

Opadere

et al. 2022

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background Delayed first antenatal care contact refers to first antenatal care contact occurring above twelfth weeks of gestation. Studies in Nigeria and in other countries have examined the prevalence and predictors of delayed first antenatal care contact. Nevertheless, existing studies have rarely examined the predictors among primiparous women. In addition, the evidence of higher health risks associated with primigravida emphasizes the need to focus on primiparous women. This study, therefore, examined the predictors of delayed first antenatal care contact among primiparous women in Nigeria. Methods The study was a descriptive cross-sectional design that analyzed data extracted from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. The study analyzed a weighted sample of 3,523 primiparous women. The outcome variable was delayed first antenatal care contact. explanatory variables were grouped into predisposing, enabling, and need factors. The predisposing factors were maternal age, education, media exposure, religion, household size, The knowledge of the fertile period, and women’s autonomy. The enabling factors were household wealth, employment status, health insurance, partner’s education, financial inclusion, and barriers to accessing healthcare. The need factors were pregnancy wantedness and spousal violence during pregnancy. Data were analyzed using Stata 14. Two multivariable logistic regression models were fitted. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results Nearly two-thirds (65.0%) of primiparous women delayed first antenatal care contact. Maternal age, maternal education, media exposure, religion, household membership, and knowledge of the fertile period were predisposing factors that significantly influenced the likelihood of delayed first antenatal care contact. Also, household wealth, employment status, health insurance, partner’s education, perception of distance to the health facility, and financial inclusion were enabling factors that had significant effects on delayed first antenatal care contact. Pregnancy wantedness was the only need factor that significantly influenced the likelihood of delayed first antenatal care contact. Conclusion The majority of primiparous women in Nigeria delayed first antenatal care contact and the delay was predicted by varied predisposing, enabling, and need factors. Therefore, a public health education program that targets women of reproductive age especially primiparous women is needed to enhance early antenatal care contact in the country.

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What predicts delayed first antenatal care contact among primiparous women? Findings from a cross-sectional study in Nigeria

Solanke

Oyediran

Opadere

et al. 2022

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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“…As highlighted by researchers, lack of information hinders involvement and sensitivity even in motivated fathers ( Cramer, 2018 ; Lamb et al, 1981 ; Reinicke, 2020 ). Therefore, we believe that providing relevant information to migrant African fathers is necessary for their successful transition to fatherhood in their host countries ( Eggermont et al, 2017 ; Onyeze-Joe & Godin, 2020 ).…”

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“…Sadly, in public, the fathers continued to assume the traditional gendered male stance out of fear of stigmatization ( Ampim et al, 2020 ). A study in Nigeria also acknowledges this group of “private” involved fathers too ( Onyeze-Joe & Godin, 2020 ). Perhaps, this suggests an evolving fatherhood culture especially among younger African fathers, who are more flexible toward practising a more involved or hands-on form of fatherhood ( Ampim et al, 2020 ; Enderstein & Boonzaier, 2015 ).…”

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Redefining Fatherhood in a Migratory Context: A Narrative Inquiry into the Experiences of African First-time Fathers in Belgium

Onyeze-Joe

O‘Neill

Godin³

2022

Am J Mens Health

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Many African fathers face practices in their host countries that conflict with the conceptions of fatherhood in their countries of origin. They deal with negative stereotypes, including notions of paternal irresponsibility when it comes to embracing child care. This article looks at how exposure to the Belgian norms of fatherhood may redefine the fatherhood practices of African first-time fathers residing in Belgium. Drawing on a qualitative narrative approach, this article explores the perceptions and experiences of African migrant fathers in Belgium and examines how they adapt to a different fathering culture. The findings show that while African first-time fathers acknowledged their primary role as providers, they also embraced new practices that transgress defined gender lines in African culture. In the absence of a larger family support network, respondents face the responsibility of providing prenatal and postnatal support and sharing in child care responsibilities. Findings also shed light on how African fathers with European partners engage in shared decision-making and negotiate on core African values such as male circumcision.

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“…However, this is not how masculinity is constructed in most Nigerian communities; instead, the value of a man is often attached to him being the sole economic breadwinner in the family. Hence, most men make work their top priority over other important responsibilities such as their involvement in pregnancy, childbirth and fatherhood (Matseke et al, 2017;Onyeze-Joe & Godin, 2020). The methodology was designed to understand first-time fathers' experiences, perceptions, knowledge and needs and how this impacted their participation during pregnancy and childbirth.…”

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“…In this article, I discuss the challenges and breakthroughs in recruiting and interviewing men for a qualitative research study (Onyeze-Joe & Godin, 2020). While the primary aim of the study was to explore the first-time father's involvement in pregnancy and childbirth, I encountered contextual challenges during the recruitment process and in the actual interview with the men.…”

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Recruiting Men for a Study Exploring First-Time Father’s Involvement in Pregnancy and Childbirth: Reflections From Fieldwork Conducted in Nigeria

Onyeze-Joe

Godin

2022

International Journal of Qualitative Methods

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While participant recruitment and qualitative interviewing are very crucial in data collection, researchers must be mindful of cultural contexts to ensure quality outcomes. This article explores the methodological and personal challenges encountered while recruiting and interviewing men in a research study. It addresses the influence of ‘who you know’ and researcher’s flexibility in negotiating one’s way while conducting fieldwork in African contexts. I describe the initial plan to recruit men only from health settings and why that failed. Then I outline other options explored and describe my encounters entering male-dominated workspaces. Additionally, I describe the recruitment strategy in the rural communities that resulted in my locating more engaged participants and having more extended interviews. Finally, I draw on my experiences to share some lessons learnt in the process and coping strategies that may be interesting for social researchers in similar dilemmas.

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Experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers in pregnancy-related care: a qualitative study in south-East Nigeria

Cited by 23 publications

References 60 publications

What predicts delayed first antenatal care contact among primiparous women? Findings from a cross-sectional study in Nigeria

What predicts delayed first antenatal care contact among primiparous women? Findings from a cross-sectional study in Nigeria

Redefining Fatherhood in a Migratory Context: A Narrative Inquiry into the Experiences of African First-time Fathers in Belgium

Recruiting Men for a Study Exploring First-Time Father’s Involvement in Pregnancy and Childbirth: Reflections From Fieldwork Conducted in Nigeria

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