Voices of Fathers During Pregnancy: The MGH Prenatal Care Obstetrics Fatherhood Study Methods and Results

Kotelchuck, Milton; Lévy, Raymond; Nadel, Hiyam

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“…In addition, we noted that gender-based violence prevention, support and care represented 2% of the publications, even though women’s exposure to male domination is to an extent normalized across many Arab nations [ 50 , 51 ], but again resonates with a Nordic review, where sexual violence publications comprised a very small minority[ 34 ]. Similarly, we found no studies related to antenatal/intrapartum/postnatal care, although men’s involvement in maternal health is critical to enhance females’ use of such services[ 52 ], yet again reflecting the limited attention to men’s own experiences and needs during their partner’s antenatal visits [ 53 , 54 ].…”

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Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of the Ecology of Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Research in MENA (1985–2022): Outputs, Trends, Shortcomings and Hotspots

Ansari

Arafa

Majzoub

et al. 2022

Arab Journal of Urology

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Background To date, no previous research assessed the bibliometrics of men’s sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRHC) across Arab countries. This study appraised the current standing of men’s SRHC research in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. Methods We performed a bibliometric analysis to assess qualitatively and quantitatively the peer-reviewed articles published from Arab countries from inception to 2022. In addition, we conducted a visualization analysis, and assessed outputs, trends, shortcomings and hotspots over the given time period. Results There was a generally low numbers of publications, 98 studies were identified, all with cross-sectional design, and two thirds explored prevention and control of HIV/other STDs. Studies were published in 71 journals, of which the Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Journal of Egyptian Public Health Association, AIDS Care and BMC public health were most common. The Journal of Adolescent Health, Fertility Sterility and Journal of Cancer Survivorship were among the highest IF ranking. Publishers were commonly USA or UK-based, median journal IF was 2.09, and five articles were in journals of IF > 4. Saudi Arabia had the highest published output followed by Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon, while 10 Arab countries had no publications on the topic. Corresponding authors expertise fields were most commonly public health, infectious diseases and family medicine). Collaborations in-between MENA countries were notably low. Conclusions There is general paucity of published outputs on SRHC. More research across MENA is needed, with more inter-MENA collaborations, and with inclusion of countries that currently have no outputs on SRHC. In order to accomplish such goals, R&D funding and capacity building are required. Research and published outputs should address SRHC burdens.

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Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of the Ecology of Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Research in MENA (1985–2022): Outputs, Trends, Shortcomings and Hotspots

Ansari

Arafa

Majzoub

et al. 2022

Arab Journal of Urology

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“…However, 38% of the participants reported that nurses did not ask them questions during the visit (Kotelchuck et al, 2022). Fathers reported that they would like more information about their skills to understand and support their partner, their contribution to healthy pregnancy and childbirth, and knowing what to do or expect about the pregnancy (Kotelchuck et al, 2022). In a qualitative study with 22 ( n = 4 Black) pregnant women and 20 ( n = 4 Black) expectant fathers, fathers valued the shared experience of attending prenatal care and generally felt that providers were receptive to their questions (Walsh et al, 2021).…”

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“…Approximately 80% of fathers in our study reported attending prenatal visits all the time or most of the time. A recent study with 430 men (8% Black) attending prenatal care services with their partners reported on fathers' perception of fatherfriendliness of prenatal/obstetric services (Kotelchuck et al, 2022). Eighty-two percent of fathers reported that nurses made them feel that they are very included/ important or somewhat included/important as part of the visit (Kotelchuck et al, 2022).…”

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“…A recent study with 430 men (8% Black) attending prenatal care services with their partners reported on fathers' perception of fatherfriendliness of prenatal/obstetric services (Kotelchuck et al, 2022). Eighty-two percent of fathers reported that nurses made them feel that they are very included/ important or somewhat included/important as part of the visit (Kotelchuck et al, 2022). However, 38% of the participants reported that nurses did not ask them questions during the visit (Kotelchuck et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Eighty-two percent of fathers reported that nurses made them feel that they are very included/ important or somewhat included/important as part of the visit (Kotelchuck et al, 2022). However, 38% of the participants reported that nurses did not ask them questions during the visit (Kotelchuck et al, 2022). Fathers reported that they would like more information about their skills to understand and support their partner, their contribution to healthy pregnancy and childbirth, and knowing what to do or expect about the pregnancy ( Kotelchuck et al, 2022).…”

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Fathers Matter

Misra,

Giurgescu,

Caldwell

et al. 2023

McN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing

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Purpose: To describe the characteristics of participants in the Fathers Matter study for a better understanding of fathers of the baby who engage in pregnancy research involving primarily Black couples and their relationships with their partners. Study Design and Methods: The Fathers Matter Study uses a prospective design, identifying father–mother dyads during pregnancy and following them until birth as part of the Biosocial Impacts on Black Births Study. Participants completed prenatal and postpartum questionnaires. Results: Our analyses are based on 111 fathers. Nearly all (n = 101, 91.1%) of fathers identified as Black and 51.4% (n = 57) had a high school diploma, graduate equivalency diploma, or higher. About half (n = 57, 51.4%) reported annual incomes of $10,000 or less. Most reported that relationships with the mother were very close both before (n = 100, 89.9%) and during (n = 85, 76.6%) pregnancy. However, substantial variability was found in relationship satisfaction, involvement in the pregnancy, financial support provided, and scales of conflict and support. Clinical Implications: We found homogeneity in sociodemographic and basic relationship measures. Complex measures of the father–mother relationships demonstrated considerable variability. Data from fathers may identify their contributions to successful birth outcomes. Understanding relationships between fathers and mothers could identify risk or protective characteristics to be addressed at the family or community levels.

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Expectant fathers’ health behaviors, infant care intentions, and social-emotional wellbeing in the perinatal period: A latent class analysis and comparison to mothers

Voices of Fathers During Pregnancy: The MGH Prenatal Care Obstetrics Fatherhood Study Methods and Results

Cited by 10 publications

References 21 publications

Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of the Ecology of Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Research in MENA (1985–2022): Outputs, Trends, Shortcomings and Hotspots

Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of the Ecology of Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Research in MENA (1985–2022): Outputs, Trends, Shortcomings and Hotspots

Fathers Matter

Expectant fathers’ health behaviors, infant care intentions, and social-emotional wellbeing in the perinatal period: A latent class analysis and comparison to mothers

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