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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022

Risk and Protective Factors Experienced by Fathers of Refugee Background during the Early Years of Parenting: A Qualitative Study.

Eleanor Bulford, Alison Fogarty, Rebecca Giallo, Stephanie Brown, Josef Szwarc, Elisha Riggs

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Eleanor BulfordIntergenerational Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne 3052, Australia.
Alison FogartyIntergenerational Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne 3052, Australia.
Rebecca GialloIntergenerational Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne 3052, Australia.
Stephanie BrownIntergenerational Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne 3052, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-9812-0067
Josef SzwarcVictorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc., Brunswick 3056, Australia.
Elisha RiggsIntergenerational Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne 3052, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-0799-7467
Murdoch Children's Research Institute · AUThe University of Melbourne · AUDeakin University · AUMyer Foundation · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Fathers of refugee background with young children can experience significant mental health difficulties, with the potential for intergenerational impacts. This study aimed to explore how fathers of refugee background experience risk and protective factors for their own health and wellbeing during the early years of parenting. Semi-structured interviews and one semi-structured focus group were conducted with fathers of refugee background, with young children (0-5 years), who had settled in Australia. Transcribed interviews were analysed using thematic analysis, informed by the socioecological model of health. A total of 21 fathers participated in the study. Risk factors experienced included: prior experiences of trauma, reduced access to family support in Australia, adjustments in parenting roles, and the challenges of learning a new language and securing employment. Fathers drew on a number of sources of strength, including a sense of joy from fatherhood and support from partners, families, and communities. While most fathers regularly accompanied their partners and children to healthcare appointments, they were rarely asked by healthcare professionals about their own needs. Our findings support the idea that there is a need for greater assistance for fathers, particularly for navigating issues arising from the settlement process. Healthcare services working with families of refugee background must adopt a father-inclusive, trauma-informed approach that is responsive to fathers' needs.

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RefugeesChildChild, PreschoolHumansMental HealthParentingProtective FactorsQualitative Researchcross-cultural researchfathers healthqualitative studyrefugee healthsocioecological model

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PMID35682523
PMCPMC9180233
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