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Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research article

Participation of father in perinatal care: a qualitative study from the perspective of mothers, fathers, caregivers, managers and policymakers in Iran

Authors: Vahideh Firouzan, Mahnaz Noroozi, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Ziba Farajzadegan

Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

The participation of the father during the perinatal period is an important strategy for improving the mother’s health. Very few studies exist about the father’s role in promoting the health of the mother in Iran; thus, the present study was conducted to examine the role of fathers in perinatal care.

Methods

The present study was a qualitative research. Participants were selected using purposeful sampling with maximum variation and the data was collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and field notes. The data was analyzed using conventional content analysis.

Results

After data analysis, the main categories extracted were: “help in maintaining the health of the mother and fetus”, “emotional support of mother”, “comprehensive participation of father in married life”, “preparing for safe delivery” and “postpartum support”.

Conclusions

The results of the present study provide different perspectives on the participation of fathers when designing culture-based intervention for their participation in perinatal care.
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Metadata
Title
Participation of father in perinatal care: a qualitative study from the perspective of mothers, fathers, caregivers, managers and policymakers in Iran
Authors
Vahideh Firouzan
Mahnaz Noroozi
Mojgan Mirghafourvand
Ziba Farajzadegan
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2393
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-018-1928-5

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