Ageng Kidung, Inthiran Anushia
Department of Accounting and Information Systems, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.
JMIR Pediatr Parent. 2024 Dec 9;7:e58482. doi: 10.2196/58482.
While the benefits of fathers' engagement in pregnancy are well researched, little is known about first-time expectant fathers' information-seeking practices in Southeast Asia regarding pregnancy. In addition, there is a notable gap in understanding their information-sharing behaviors during the pregnancy journey. This information is important, as cultural norms are prevalent in Southeast Asia, and this might influence their information-sharing behavior, particularly about pregnancy.
This study aims to explore and analyze the pregnancy-related information-sharing behavior of first-time expectant fathers in Southeast Asia. This study specifically aims to investigate whether first-time fathers share pregnancy information, with whom they share it, through what means, and the reasons behind the decisions to share the information or not.
We conducted semistructured interviews with first-time Southeast Asian fathers in Indonesia, a sample country in the Southeast Asian region. We analyzed the data using quantitative descriptive analysis and qualitative content theme analysis. A total of 40 first-time expectant fathers were interviewed.
The results revealed that 90% (36/40) of the participants shared pregnancy-related information with others. However, within this group, more than half (22/40, 55%) of the participants shared the information exclusively with their partners. Only a small proportion, 10% (4/40), did not share any information at all. Among those who did share, the most popular approach was face-to-face communication (36/40, 90%), followed by online messaging apps (26/40, 65%). The most popular reason for sharing was to validate information (14/40, 35%), while the most frequent reason for not sharing with anyone beyond their partner was because of the preference for asking for information rather than sharing (12/40, 30%).
This study provides valuable insights into the pregnancy-related information-sharing behaviors of first-time fathers in Southeast Asia. It enhances our understanding of how first-time fathers share pregnancy-related information and how local cultural norms and traditions influence these practices. In contrast to first-time fathers in high-income countries, the information-sharing behavior of first-time Southeast Asian fathers is defined by cultural nuances. Culture plays a crucial role in their daily decision-making processes. Therefore, this emphasizes the importance of cultural considerations in future discussions and the development of intervention programs related to pregnancy for first-time Southeast Asian fathers. In addition, this study sheds light on the interaction processes that first-time fathers engage in with others, highlighting areas where intervention programs may be necessary to improve their involvement during pregnancy. For example, first-time fathers actively exchange new information found with their partners; therefore, creating features or platforms that facilitate this process could improve their overall experience. Furthermore, health practitioners should take a more proactive approach in engaging with first-time fathers, as currently there is a communication gap between them.
虽然父亲参与孕期的益处已得到充分研究，但对于东南亚地区首次成为准父亲的人在孕期的信息寻求行为却知之甚少。此外，在理解他们在孕期的信息分享行为方面存在显著差距。这些信息很重要，因为东南亚地区文化规范盛行，这可能会影响他们的信息分享行为，尤其是关于孕期的信息。
本研究旨在探索和分析东南亚地区首次成为准父亲的人在孕期的信息分享行为。本研究具体旨在调查首次成为父亲的人是否分享孕期信息、与谁分享、通过何种方式分享以及决定分享或不分享信息背后的原因。
我们对东南亚地区样本国家印度尼西亚的首次成为父亲的东南亚人进行了半结构化访谈。我们使用定量描述性分析和定性内容主题分析来分析数据。共采访了40位首次成为准父亲的人。
结果显示，90%（36/40）的参与者与他人分享了孕期相关信息。然而，在这一组中，超过一半（22/40，55%）的参与者仅与伴侣分享了信息。只有一小部分，10%（4/40），根本没有分享任何信息。在那些分享信息的人中，最受欢迎的方式是面对面交流（36/40，90%），其次是在线即时通讯应用程序（26/40，65%）。分享的最常见原因是核实信息（14/40，35%），而不与伴侣以外的任何人分享的最常见原因是更喜欢询问信息而不是分享（12/40，30%）。
本研究为东南亚地区首次成为父亲的人在孕期的信息分享行为提供了有价值的见解。它增进了我们对首次成为父亲的人如何分享孕期相关信息以及当地文化规范和传统如何影响这些行为的理解。与高收入国家的首次成为父亲的人相比，东南亚地区首次成为父亲的人的信息分享行为由文化细微差别所界定。文化在他们的日常决策过程中起着至关重要的作用。因此，这强调了在未来关于东南亚地区首次成为父亲的人的孕期相关讨论和干预项目开发中考虑文化因素的重要性。此外，本研究揭示了首次成为父亲的人与他人互动的过程，突出了可能需要干预项目来改善他们在孕期参与度的领域。例如，首次成为父亲的人会积极与伴侣交流新发现的信息；因此，创建有助于这一过程的功能或平台可以改善他们的整体体验。此外，医疗从业者应该采取更积极主动的方式与首次成为父亲的人互动，因为目前他们之间存在沟通差距。
