Ozcan Sadiye, Kirca Nurcan
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Yalova University Faculty of Health Sciences, Yalova, Turkey.
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Akdeniz University Faculty of Nursing, Antalya, Turkey.
J Reprod Infant Psychol. 2024 Sep 30:1-15. doi: 10.1080/02646838.2024.2409149.
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.
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.
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.
目的/背景：为人父母的角色转变不仅对母亲来说是复杂且具有挑战性的情况，对父亲亦是如此。在这个过程中，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。
设计/方法：本研究采用描述性现象学设计。通过深入访谈从13位父亲那里收集数据。数据分析采用内容分析法。
关于父亲在产后早期的经历，确定了以下三个主题：“需要支持”、“为人父的困难”和“建议”。父亲们在向父亲角色转变过程中有更多需求且支持不足。
所有这些结果表明，他们在产后早期面临许多挑战。睡眠不足、疲惫、社交生活受限、责任增加以及经历产后心理波动都是其中一些困难。为了克服这些困难，他们需要经济和精神上的支持。参与本研究的父亲表示，他们没有从医疗保健专业人员那里得到足够的培训和支持。医疗保健专业人员应牢记，不仅母亲和婴儿，父亲的需求也需要得到满足。
