ArticleHealth education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education2026
The Preconception Health and Health Behaviors of Australian First-Time Fathers: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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Preconception health can be optimized through preconception care, which is considered an effective catalyst for behavior change prior to parenthood and is of paramount importance due to the influence that health behaviors can have on pregnancy and offspring outcomes. The preconception health and preconception health behaviors of males before they become fathers for the first time remain underexplored and are an emerging area of interest for public health and reproductive health research. This article is the first report and quantitative cross-sectional analysis of the national dataset pertaining to male health, Ten to Men, reporting data relevant to male health across the life course, during preconception. This report offers research foresight into the health behaviors (e.g., smoking or alcohol), health conditions, health consultations, medications, health information, and health literacy of Australian males prior to becoming a father (
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