Feelings, thoughts and experiences of fathers in the early postpartum period: a phenomenological study.

IF 2.1 4区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology Pub Date : 2024-09-30 DOI:10.1080/02646838.2024.2409149

Sadiye Ozcan, Nurcan Kirca

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Abstract

Aims/background: Transition to parenthood is a complex and challenging situation not only for mothers but also for fathers. In this process, fathers' feelings, thoughts and experiences are very important. This study aims to understand fathers' feelings, thoughts and experiences in the early postpartum period.

Design/methods: The descriptive phenomenological design was used in this study. Data were collected from 13 fathers through in-depth interviews. The content analysis method was used in data analysis.

Results: The following three themes were identified regarding the experiences of fathers in the early postpartum period: 'need for support', 'difficulties of being a father' and 'recommendations'. The fathers had more needs and inadequate support in their transition to the fatherhood role.

Conclusion: All these results suggest that they faced many challenges in the early postpartum period. Sleep deprivation, being tired, having a restricted social life and increased responsibilities, and experiencing postpartum psychological fluctuations were some of these difficulties. In order to overcome these difficulties, they needed financial and moral support. The fathers who participated in the present study stated that they did not receive enough training and support from healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals should keep in mind that not only of mothers and babies but also of fathers have needs to be met.

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产后初期父亲的感受、想法和经历：一项现象学研究。

目的/背景：为人父母的过渡不仅对母亲，而且对父亲来说都是一个复杂而具有挑战性的问题。在这一过程中，父亲的感受、想法和经历非常重要。本研究旨在了解父亲在产后早期的感受、想法和经历：本研究采用描述性现象学设计。通过深入访谈收集了 13 位父亲的数据。数据分析采用了内容分析法：关于父亲在产后初期的经历，确定了以下三个主题："需要支持"、"作为父亲的困难 "和 "建议"。父亲们在向父亲角色过渡的过程中需要更多的支持，但却得不到足够的支持：所有这些结果都表明，他们在产后初期面临着许多挑战。睡眠不足、疲倦、社交生活受限、责任增加、产后心理波动等都是他们面临的困难。为了克服这些困难，他们需要经济和精神上的支持。参与本研究的父亲们表示，他们没有从医护人员那里得到足够的培训和支持。医护人员应牢记，不仅是母亲和婴儿，父亲也有需要得到满足的地方。

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Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology reports and reviews outstanding research on psychological, behavioural, medical and social aspects of human reproduction, pregnancy and infancy. Medical topics focus on obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and psychiatry. The growing work in relevant aspects of medical communication and medical sociology are also covered. Relevant psychological work includes developmental psychology, clinical psychology, social psychology, behavioural medicine, psychology of women and health psychology. Research into psychological aspects of midwifery, health visiting and nursing is central to the interests of the Journal. The Journal is of special value to those concerned with interdisciplinary issues. As a result, the Journal is of particular interest to those concerned with fundamental processes in behaviour and to issues of health promotion and service organization.