Pregnancy experiences of first-time fathers in Iran : a qualitative interview study
Joint Authors
Bazzazian, Shahin
Tihrani, Shahnaz Golian
Nayeri, Nahid Dehghan
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 2 (28 Feb. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2015-02-28
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Fatherhood, similarly to motherhood, is an important role and responsibility.
For accepting this role, one needs to be well-prepared.
Awareness of father’s experiences of pregnancy can help us to develop plans for the promotion of the role of fatherhood.
Objectives : The purpose of this study was to explore how first time fathers describe their experiences of pregnancy.
Patients and Methods: The data in this qualitative study were collected by individual open-ended interviews in five public health prenatal care clinics in Tehran, Iran, during 2010 - 2011.
Participants were 26 Iranian and Moslem first-time fathers living in Tehran, whose partner was in the 32th to 40th week of her normal pregnancy.
Qualitative content text analysis was used for analyzing interviews.
Results : Through analysis of fathers’ experiences of their wives’ pregnancy, four categories, as well as associated subcategories, emerged.
The categories include: “Emotional responses to pregnancy, Feeling of change, Accepting the reality and satisfaction, Developing identity as a father.” These categories describe the phenomenon of “Transition to fatherhood”.
Conclusions : Transition to fatherhood extends beyond only moderate mental and social changes, and may be influenced by cultural background and beliefs.
Therefore, caregivers should be aware of fathers' changes and needs during pregnancy, and support them while taking into consideration their culture and beliefs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tihrani, Shahnaz Golian& Bazzazian, Shahin& Nayeri, Nahid Dehghan. 2015. Pregnancy experiences of first-time fathers in Iran : a qualitative interview study. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 17, no. 2, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-532236
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tihrani, Shahnaz Golian…[et al.]. Pregnancy experiences of first-time fathers in Iran : a qualitative interview study. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 17, no. 2 (Feb. 2015), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-532236
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tihrani, Shahnaz Golian& Bazzazian, Shahin& Nayeri, Nahid Dehghan. Pregnancy experiences of first-time fathers in Iran : a qualitative interview study. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2015. Vol. 17, no. 2, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-532236
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 5
Record ID
BIM-532236