The experience of first‐time Hong Kong Chinese fatherhood: A qualitative exploratory study

Ngai, Fei Wan; Lam, Wing

doi:10.1111/nhs.12719

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“…The findings concurred with those of previous studies that the more the parents felt prepared to take care of their infants and equipped with skills to manage depressive symptoms, the greater were their feelings of a smooth transition with fewer worries 14,15 . Notably, in the current Hong Kong society, the pressure of managing both household tasks and employment have left many working fathers and mothers feeling distressed and unable to fulfil the parental role 16‐18 . In addition, with the decreasing length of stay in the hospital after delivery, new couples may not receive adequate time to learn the parenting skills necessary to develop competence in infant care 19 .…”

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Process evaluation of couple‐based psychoeducation program for first‐time parents

Lam

Ngai

2021

Evaluation Clinical Practice

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Rationale Postpartum depression is a worldwide public health issue that can have long‐term impact on the family. It is crucial to evaluate intervention program to help new parents cope with the stress of parenthood to reduce the risk of postpartum depression. The aim of this study was to explore the perceived benefits of the couple‐based psychoeducation to first‐time Hong Kong Chinese parents, and the crucial factors influencing the effectiveness of this program underpinned by the concept of process evaluation. Method Using an exploratory qualitative design, a purposeful sample of 27 couples who had participated in the program were interviewed at 1‐3 months postpartum. Data were collected using semi‐structured interviews and analysed by thematic analysis. Findings The findings showed that the parents perceived the program to be useful in enhancing their parenting skills and emotional control, and increasing their sense of support. The effectiveness of the program was facilitated by (a) the predisposing factors such as couple‐based approach to enhance mutual expectation and shared decision making when experiencing and managing challenges, and telephone follow‐up calls to sustain the continuity of care from hospital to the community, (b) the enabling factor for instance, the time of intervention arranged in non‐working hour, and (c) reinforcing factor namely involvement of midwives during program implementation and telephone follow‐up consultation. Conclusions The results of this study suggest the potential of the couple‐based psychoeducation to support first‐time parents in taking care of their children and controlling their emotions in this critical transition. The program could be integrated into maternal and child care services on a regular basis, and thus accessible to all first‐time parents.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Process evaluation of couple‐based psychoeducation program for first‐time parents

Lam

Ngai

2021

Evaluation Clinical Practice

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“…According to a previous study, skin contact between the baby and the father during childcare helped to reduce stress and promote interactions between the baby and father [29]. Furthermore, fathers' active participation in childcare is not only beneficial for the couple's amicable marital relationship, but also provides a basis for adapting to the paternal role [30]. Thus, encouraging fathers to participate in parenting should be encouraged.…”

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“…Furthermore, as they took care of the babies, they had the opportunity to reflect upon their parents' difficulties and feel gratitude towards them. In this process, they were able to become aware of their identity as fathers and experience selfgrowth [13,30]. Whereas the previous generation of fathers stressed authority and discipline over their children, fathers in the current generation report a desire for a more progressive position in their children's lives, one that is more approachable and affectionate than that of the past [4].…”

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First-time fathers' experiences during their transition to parenthood: A study of Korean fathers

Noh¹

2021

Child Health Nurs Res

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Purpose: This study was conducted to explore first-time fathers' experiences during their transition to parenthood in South Korea.Methods: Data were collected from September 2019 to February 2020 through in-depth interviews that were conducted individually with 12 participants. First-time fathers with children under 2 months of age were recruited. Verbatim transcripts were analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological method.Results: Four theme clusters were identified: Preparing to become a father, challenges of becoming a father, motivation to foster familial bonds, and acknowledgement of fatherhood.Conclusion: These findings suggest that Korean first-time fathers prepared to practice parenthood through prenatal education, taegyo, and feeling bonds with their new baby. They recognized their identity as fathers and experienced self-growth. These results would be beneficial for health professionals in developing perinatal care programs, and the results provide basic data for studies on fathers and families during the transition to parenthood.

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“…The mother's views on herself and her social and family roles change in the postpartum period [ 1 , 2 ]. She has to take care of the baby while adapting to the new situation [ 5 ]. Henceforth, she faces many challenges through the process of adaptation [ 1 ].…”

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Predictors of maternal role adaptation in Iranian women: a cross-sectional study

Ahmadpour

Jahanfar

Bieyabanie

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BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background Numerous factors play a role in maternal identity formation and function. Recognizing the aspects related to adaptation to the mother role can effectively provide a solution to help mothers construct maternal roles. Consequently, this study aimed to determine the predictors of adaptation to the maternal role in Iranian women. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed on 564 women who gave birth within one to four months after delivery with a record in Tabriz-Iran health centers, 2020–21. Participants were selected by cluster sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires of socio-demographic and obstetrics characteristics, Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R), Lipz Maternal Self-Confidence Scale (LMSCS), and maternal role adaptation questionnaire. The general linear model was used to estimate the effect of each of the independent variables (socio-demographic and obstetrics characteristics, childbirth satisfaction, and self-confidence) on the dependent variable (maternal role adaptation). Results The mean (± SD) total scores of adaptation to the maternal role, childbirth satisfaction, and maternal self-confidence were 77.4 (± 15.2) (score range: 33–165), 17.0 (± 5.9) (score range: 0–40), and 65.1 (± 13.5) (score range: 24–144), respectively. Based on the Pearson correlation test, there was a significant direct correlation between the overall score of adaptation to the maternal role with childbirth satisfaction (r = 0.462, P < 0.001) and maternal self-confidence (r = 0.652, P < 0.001). Based on the adjusted general linear model, the variables of maternal self-confidence, childbirth satisfaction, adequacy of household income, and spouse support were predictors of adaptation to the mother role. They explained 50.6% of the variance in the adaptation to the mother role score. Conclusions Concerning the study results, adaptation to the maternal role is related to childbirth satisfaction and some socio-demographic variables. Therefore, considering the impact of maternal role on other aspects of women's life and child care, healthcare providers' and policymakers' critical role is to create positive childbirth experiences and strengthen mothers' self-confidence.

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The experience of first‐time Hong Kong Chinese fatherhood: A qualitative exploratory study

Cited by 15 publications

References 44 publications

Process evaluation of couple‐based psychoeducation program for first‐time parents

Process evaluation of couple‐based psychoeducation program for first‐time parents

First-time fathers' experiences during their transition to parenthood: A study of Korean fathers

Predictors of maternal role adaptation in Iranian women: a cross-sectional study

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