Thesis (Ph. D.)--New York University, 1974. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 65-78).

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2003. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 146-150). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2003. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 146-150). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph.D)--Virginia Commonwealth University, 2009. / Prepared for: Dept. of Maternal Child Nursing. Title from title-page of electronic thesis. Bibliography: leaves 120-159.

Background: Becoming a parent can elicit many emotions. For some parents, it can be a time of anxiety and depression. Fathers are not exempt from this type of depression. Paternal depression (PD) is a serious health issue with long lasting consequences for both the father and child. Unfortunately, little research has been done on PD. The research that has been done recommends routine PD screening. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study design was used to determine the current PD screening practices and screening tools of providers in the Tucson area. The study sample consisted of randomly selected healthcare providers. The total number of possible participants was eighty two. Participants were provided a 20 question survey to assess screening practices as well as the beliefs, attitudes, norms, and confidence of providers regarding PD screening. Results: The study found many providers routinely screen for maternal depression but few screen for PD. While providers did recognize the impact PD has on children, this belief was not enough to implement screening. Most providers were unsure if PD was serious or if PD screening and therapy were effective. Few providers had any training or education regarding PD and few were confident in their ability to screen for PD. Providers who felt confident in their ability to screen, acknowledge the USPTF recommendation for screening all adults for depression, and had positive beliefs/attitudes regarding PD screening were more likely to have incorporated screening into practice. Of those who do screen, the majority do not use a validated screening. Conclusions: Although research recommends PD screening, it has not been implemented into practice. Training and education regarding PD is also lacking. The next step in research is to implement interventions that improve screening practices among providers, increase provider confidence in screening, and increase provider's awareness about PD.

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Per paskutinįjį šimtmetį suvokimas apie tėvo vaidmenį šeimoje pasikeitė. Mūsų visuomenėje motinystei yra skiriamas didesnis dėmesys nei tėvystei. Mokslinėje literatūroje nagrinėjami motinos ir vaiko santykiai, neakcentuojant tėvo vaidmens vaikų auklėjimo procese. Pasak mokslininkų (Litvinienė, 2002; Jurėnė, 2010), tėvas turi labai didelę įtaką visam tolimesniam vaiko gyvenimui, jo charakterio stipriosioms savybėms atsiskleisti. Tėvo vaidmuo tampa vis svarbesniu ir apima vis platesnes veiklos, saviraiškos galimybes susijusias su vaikų auginimu, auklėjimu, priežiūra, jo asmenybės vystymusi. Tyrimo objektas - vaikų subjektyvios patirties analizė apie tėvo vaidmenis šeimoje.Tyrimo tikslas - teoriškai pagrįsti ir empiriškai ištirti vaikų (10–12 m.) subjektyvią patirtį apie tėvo vaidmenis šeimoje. Tyrimo. / The actuality of the topic. Perception of father’s role in a family has changed over the last century. A greater attention is paid to maternity rather than to paternity in our society. Scientific readings analyze relations between a mother and a child whereas father’s role within the process of a child’s development is not emphasized. According to the scientists (Litvinienė, 2002; Jurėnė, 2010), a father has a great impact upon the entire further life of a child, revelation of his/her positive traits of character. A role of a father becomes more and more important and covers greater opportunities of activities, self-expression related to children’s raising, upbringing, care, his/her personality development. The object of investigation - analysis of subjective experience by children about father’s role in a family. The purpose of the investigation - to give a theoretical substantiation and conduct empirical research on subjective experience by children (aged 10-12) about father’s role in a family.

Premature birth occurs before parents have had time to prepare for the birth of the infant. This survey was conducted to describe the responses of fathers of preterm low birth weight babies (PTLBW) and their involvement in the care of those babies in a neonatal intensive care unit. A quantitative descriptive non-experimental study design using purposive sampling (a non -probability method of sampling) was adopted. Fifty fathers of PTLBW babies of less than 2500grams, who visited and were involved in the care of their babies in NICU, voluntarily participated in the study by completing a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed to collect the demographic information of the participants and to address their responses and their involvement in the care of the baby. Analysis of the findings revealed that fathers reacted positively on the birth of their babies as the majority of the fathers indicated that they were happy despite the fact that their babies were born before time. Fathers in this study experienced varying reactions to the equipment that they saw being used on their babies, 76% mentioned that they were frightened. Moreover, the research findings revealed that a high percentage of fathers, 88%, in the study mentioned that talking to their wives, partners or spouses as well as talking to nurses and doctors in NICU was the main strategies that they had used to cope with their feelings. Teaching is part of the support available to fathers as a tool to enhance their psychological well being and increase their interdependence relationship. Fathers in this study indicated they received information about their babies during visits. Thirty four (68%) of the fathers in the study acknowledged that nurses gave the most teaching about the baby, baby's care, baby's progress and about their overall role while the baby is in NICU. The fathers also in the same manner demonstrated that the information that they received on the NICU environment has helped them to participate in the care of the baby. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2007.

Objective To examine the father’s role when his partner and child are admitted to a perinatal mental health unit. Background Establishing attachment in the first months of life is crucial for infant mental health. Parental mental health and separation can interrupt the formation of attachment. Maternal postnatal mental health is known to affect the father’s well-being and mental health. A systematic review conducted found paternal depression in the first year after birth affects child behavioural and emotional difficulties. One previous study has gathered limited evidence of fathers experiences of a perinatal mental health unit. Method Eight interviews were conducted with fathers whose partner was a current or former inpatient in a perinatal psychiatric unit in Scotland. Grounded Theory was utilised in the collection and analysis of data. No participants reported symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, or Stress at time of interview. Transcripts were coded by the researcher and supervisors and categories were compared. Additionally, results were validated by a participant before completing analysis. Results Maternal postnatal mental illness and hospitalisation was challenging. Long admissions with infrequent visits were most difficult. The overarching category ‘managing the self and other relationships’ captured the father’s experience and how he tried to understand and manage, whilst making and maintaining family bonds. Five subcategories were Bonding with Baby, Keeping the Family Together, Feeling Contained, Feeling Overwhelmed, and Experiencing Uncertainty. Fathers had concerns about bonding and regarded the mother-baby bond as vital. Relationships were strained. Fathers experienced anxiety regarding illness and felt relief on admission. Fathers experienced demands such as work and travel. They tried to retain normality, take each day as it comes, and use family support to cope. Fathers were uncertain about illness and treatment and desired improved communication with professionals. Conclusion Severe maternal postnatal mental illness and inpatient admission affects fathers. Fathers have multiple demands which impact on participation in the unit. Fatherinfant bonding was affected by father availability. Recognition of the father’s experience and increasing father’s knowledge of illness and skills in caregiving is likely to improve the father’s experience and benefit the family.