The Paternal Experience of Fear of Childbirth: An Integrative Review.
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Authors
Moran, Emma
Bradshaw, Carmel
Tuohy, Teresa
Noonan, Maria
Issue Date
2021-01-29
Type
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Language
en
Keywords
fathers , fear of childbirth , perinatal mental health
Alternative Title
Abstract
It is estimated that approximately 13% of expectant fathers experience a pathological and debilitating fear of childbirth.
The aim of this integrative review was to examine and synthesise the current body of research relating to paternal experience of fear of childbirth.
A systematic literature search of five databases-CINAHL, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, PsycArticles and PsycInfo-identified seventeen papers. Methodological quality of studies was assessed using the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool.
Thematic data analysis identified three themes: the focus of fathers' childbirth-related fears, the impact of fear of childbirth on health and wellbeing, and fear of childbirth as a private burden.
Fear of childbirth is a significant and distressing experience for expectant fathers who may benefit from an opportunity to express their childbirth-related fears in an environment where they feel validated and supported. Antenatal education is recommended to enhance fathers' childbirth-related self-efficacy to reduce fear of childbirth.
Fear of childbirth may negatively impact the lives of men and consequently their families. Further investigation into methods and models for identifying and supporting men at risk of or experiencing fear of childbirth is required to improve outcomes for this population of men.
The aim of this integrative review was to examine and synthesise the current body of research relating to paternal experience of fear of childbirth.
A systematic literature search of five databases-CINAHL, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, PsycArticles and PsycInfo-identified seventeen papers. Methodological quality of studies was assessed using the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool.
Thematic data analysis identified three themes: the focus of fathers' childbirth-related fears, the impact of fear of childbirth on health and wellbeing, and fear of childbirth as a private burden.
Fear of childbirth is a significant and distressing experience for expectant fathers who may benefit from an opportunity to express their childbirth-related fears in an environment where they feel validated and supported. Antenatal education is recommended to enhance fathers' childbirth-related self-efficacy to reduce fear of childbirth.
Fear of childbirth may negatively impact the lives of men and consequently their families. Further investigation into methods and models for identifying and supporting men at risk of or experiencing fear of childbirth is required to improve outcomes for this population of men.
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Citation
Moran, E., Bradshaw, C., Tuohy, T., & Noonan, M. (2021). The Paternal Experience of Fear of Childbirth: An Integrative Review. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(3), 1231. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18031231
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Journal
International journal of environmental research and public health
Volume
18
Issue
3
PubMed ID
DOI
10.3390/ijerph18031231
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ISSN
1660-4601