G reek fathers' experiences from their wife's/partner's labour and delivery: A qualitative approach

This study aimed at exploring G reek fathers' experiences from their wives/partners' labour and delivery, and their perceptions about aspects of delivery care that need to be improved. It took place at hospital maternity clinics at the greater area of Thessaloniki, G reece. Participants we...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of nursing practice 2015-10, Vol.21 (5), p.470-477
Hauptverfasser: Sapountzi‐Krepia, Despina, Psychogiou, Maria, Sakellari, Evanthia, Tsiligiri, Maria, Vehvilainen‐Julkunen, Katri
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This study aimed at exploring G reek fathers' experiences from their wives/partners' labour and delivery, and their perceptions about aspects of delivery care that need to be improved. It took place at hospital maternity clinics at the greater area of Thessaloniki, G reece. Participants were fathers whose wife/partner had given birth one week to one year before the data collection. The data were collected with the use of the K uopio I nstrument for F athers ( KIF ). In this article we present the data obtained by KIF's four open‐ended questions, which were analyzed using the method of content analysis. Three core categories emerged: (i) Meaning of presence during the delivery process; (ii) Experiences of the delivery process; and (iii) Suggestions for improving delivery services. Fathers take their role seriously and seek an active participation. Healthcare professionals and health education interventions should take into account the fathers' perspectives and aim to meet their needs.
ISSN:1322-7114
1440-172X
DOI:10.1111/ijn.12326