ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2020
Experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers in pregnancy-related care: a qualitative study in south-East Nigeria.
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- Parenting involvement of Thai expectant fathers during the last trimester pregnancy of their spouses exhibiting depressive symptoms: a qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Unravelling the nuances: A scoping review on fatherhood and men's participation in antenatal care in rural Sub-Saharan Africa.PloS one · 2025Article
- Relational contexts and men's responsibilities informing men's participation in antenatal care in rural sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- Exploring Pregnancy-Related Information-Sharing Behavior Among First-Time Southeast Asian Fathers: Qualitative Semistructured Interview Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2024Article
- Topics searched by first-time Indonesian fathers during pregnancy journey: An exploratory study.PloS one · 2024Article
- What predicts delayed first antenatal care contact among primiparous women? Findings from a cross-sectional study in Nigeria.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Article
- Qualitative Study of Men's Experiences of Becoming a Father for the First-Time in Pakistan: A Critical Realist Perspective.American journal of men's healthArticle
- Exploring the Emotional Experiences of First-Time Fathers During Infancy: A Qualitative Study.American journal of men's healthArticle
- Redefining Fatherhood in a Migratory Context: A Narrative Inquiry into the Experiences of African First-time Fathers in Belgium.American journal of men's healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundGiven the relevance of paternal involvement in maternal care, there is a need to prepare first-time fathers to participate in pregnancy and childbirth actively. This study explores the experiences and needs of first-time fathers; and how these influences their involvement during pregnancy and childbirth in Nigeria.
methodsA descriptive qualitative study was conducted. Semi-structured interviews with 50 men recruited from rural and urban workplaces, hospitals, and markets, generated data used to explore the experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers' in pregnancy-related care in south-east Nigeria. All data were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis.
resultsSix major themes were identified: gender roles, antenatal involvement, care costs and delivery choices, need to be informed, dealing with emotions, and dealing with the delivery day. The key finding reveals that inexperience and perceptions of gender roles greatly influenced the support provided by first-time fathers to their spouses and the support they received from their social support networks. Two primary needs were identified: need to be informed and the need to know about the cost of care in health settings. First-time fathers acknowledged the role of information on their decision making and final choices.
conclusionFindings reveal the influence of gender norms, beliefs, and social support on first-time fathers' involvement in pregnancy and childbirth. This study also highlights the urgent need to provide informational support for first-time fathers and presents insights into what hospitals can do to achieve this need.
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