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- The study aimed to explore the fears experienced by first-time expectant fathers regarding childbirth and the underlying reasons for these fears.
- A group of 16 men who were first-time fathers and nearing the end of their partner's pregnancy shared their concerns, which primarily centered around potential complications during childbirth and interactions with health professionals.
- The findings highlighted that negative stories and experiences often contribute to these fears, emphasizing the need for health personnel to provide support and education to help mitigate expectant fathers' anxieties about childbirth.
Article Abstract
Objective: To determine the fears associated with childbirth among first time expectant fathers and the reasons for these fears.
Study Design: A descriptive, phenomenological approach was used. The sampling was composed of 16 men who were first time expectant fathers, who were at least primary school graduates, who were 18 years of age or older, whose partner was in her final trimester week of pregnancy, who did not have any psychiatric problems and who stated that they had a fear of childbirth.
Results: The data were collected under the two main themes of fears about childbirth and the reasons for the fears. It was found that the expectant fathers had fears associated with the complications that could develop during childbirth and with the health personnel.
Conclusions: There were various fears associated with childbirth among expectant fathers. The reasons for the fears were mostly the negative stories heard. Health personnel have important duties in defining and decreasing the fears of expectant fathers associated with childbirth. It should not be forgotten that expectant fathers are also a part of childbirth in antenatal education.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.09.032 | DOI Listing |
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