Experience of neonatal fathers engaging in and supporting breastfeeding:a qualitative research
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2016.13.004
- VernacularTitle:新生儿父亲参与和支持母乳喂养体验的质性研究
- Author:
Yan CHEN
1
;
Hongdi ZHOU
;
Xiahong ZHANG
;
Zhiren SHENG
Author Information
1. 315020 宁波大学医学院附属医院护理部
- Keywords:
Breastfeeding;
Father;
Support;
Qualitative research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2016;22(13):1791-1794
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To comprehend neonatal fathers′views on breastfeeding and their experience engaging in and supporting breastfeeding,so as to provide theoretical basis for fathers′playing better roles in breastfeeding and promoting breastfeeding.Methods Using phenomenology method,in-depth interviews were conducted to 1 2 neonatal fathers about their experience in their wives′breastfeeding period.Using content analysis method,data were settled,concluded and analyzed.Results In neonatal fathers′experience in breastfeeding period,five themes were extracted,including fuzzy understanding of breastfeeding,tortuous breastfeeding experience,father′s important role in breastfeeding,ways of fathers involving in breastfeeding and professional support fathers required.Conclusions Health professionals in Obstetrical Departments should attach more importance to fathers′role in breastfeeding,give them effective help and professional guidance,so as to strengthen their participation and support in breastfeeding.
