The meaning of being a father from the perspective of pregnant couples: strengths and weaknesses
Journal Title: Revista Eletronica de Enfermagem - Year 2012, Vol 14, Issue 3
Abstract
Qualitative study performed with five pregnant couples to identify the meaning of being a father and the strengths and weaknesses of the aspects involved. Data were collected through interviews. The analysis revealed two meanings: being the breadwinner, and the affective father involved with the birth and his children. The fathers’ participation depended on their availability and presence in the educational groups, and on the encouragement to participate from wives and health professionals. The identified weaknesses were: male chauvinism, need to work, lack of knowledge regarding their rights, wife’s opposition, lack of preparation of health professionals, and insufficient educational activities. When a man becomes involved with the pregnancy, wife and child, he builds and establishes the role of father, benefiting the pscyho-affective development of his child. Support and welcoming on behalf of the wife and health professionals are essential. This study may serve as support to changing health practices.
Authors and Affiliations
Maria de Fátima Zampieri, Joice Guesser, Beatriz Buendgens, Jerusa Junckes, Ingrid Rodrigues
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