Parenting stress and support needs of Japanese fathers of firstborn children during infancy: A comparative study of fathers of full-term and late preterm infants

Q2 Nursing

Journal of Neonatal Nursing Pub Date : 2025-03-08 DOI:10.1016/j.jnn.2025.101637

Izumi Shimizu , Midori Asano

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Abstract

Aim

This study identified differences in parenting stress characteristics among first-time fathers of full-term and late preterm infants.

Methods

This cross-sectional quantitative survey utilized students’ t-tests with data from 248 first-time fathers. The Parenting Stress Index-Short Form was the dependent variable, and each attribute represented the independent variables. The sample comprised first-time fathers of full-term and late preterm infants aged 3–11 months.

Results

For full-term infant fathers, mean Parenting Stress Index-Short Form scores were 37.3 (SD ± 8.9) for the total score, 18.3 (SD ± 4.8) for the child, and 19.0 (SD ± 5.4) for the parental domain. For late preterm infant fathers, corresponding scores were 39.2 (SD ± 7.3), 18.8 (SD ± 3.6), and 20.4 (SD ± 4.6), respectively.

Conclusions

Late preterm infants’ fathers exhibit higher stress due to child health issues and limited coping mechanisms. Targeted support, including mental health resources and parental leave guidance, is recommended.

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日本新生儿父亲的育儿压力与支持需求：足月与晚期早产儿父亲的比较研究

目的研究初生足月儿和晚期早产儿的父亲在养育压力特征上的差异。方法采用横断面定量调查方法，对248名初为人父的学生进行t检验。父母压力指数简表为因变量，各属性为自变量。样本包括3-11个月的足月婴儿和晚期早产儿的第一次父亲。结果足月婴儿父亲的平均父母压力指数-短表总分为37.3 （SD±8.9）分，儿童为18.3 （SD±4.8）分，父母域为19.0 （SD±5.4）分。晚期早产儿父亲的相应得分分别为39.2 （SD±7.3）、18.8 （SD±3.6）和20.4 （SD±4.6）。结论早产儿父亲因儿童健康问题和有限的应对机制而表现出较高的压力。建议提供有针对性的支持，包括心理健康资源和育儿假指导。

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Journal of Neonatal Nursing Nursing-Pediatrics

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期刊介绍： Aims & Scope: This is the practical, bimonthly, research-based journal for all professionals concerned with the care of neonates and their families, both in hospital and the community. It aims to support the development of the essential practice, management, education and health promotion skills required by these professionals. The JNN will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between the range of professionals working in this field; promote cooperation between these professionals; facilitate partnership care with families; provide information and informed opinion; promote innovation and change in the care of neonates and their families; and provide an education resource for this important rapidly developing field.