Meta-synthesis on infant caregiving experience of fathers

WANG Li-ning; WANG Dong-xue; LI Ying-li; QI Na; LI Yang; ZHANG Hui

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2021-1154

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2022, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (6) : 655-659. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2021-1154

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Meta-synthesis on infant caregiving experience of fathers

WANG Li-ning, WANG Dong-xue, LI Ying-li, QI Na, LI Yang, ZHANG Hui

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Objective To conduct systematic evaluation of fathers' experiences of caregiving during infancy, in order to provide reference for promoting father involvement and developing targeted interventions.Methods Chinese and English databases were searched from establishment to December 2020, qualitative studies related to father involvement in infant caregiving experience were collected. Then Meta-synthesis was conducted. Results A total of 10 studies including 205 fathers were enrolled. A total of 50 research results were extracted with 9 categories formed, and 3 integrated results were obtained: 1) Fathers face many challenges and difficulties, psychological and life changes, and adopt different coping ways to adjust themselves; 2)With the support of all parties, the father develops the close father-infant relationship, increases his sense of responsibility and grows;3) Fathers' needs. Conclusion Healthcare professionals are suggested to pay attention to the experience and needs of fathers in caring for infants, give guidance and support, enhance father participation in caring for infants, so as to promote early childhood development.

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father / infant / caring experience / qualitative research / Meta-synthesis

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WANG Li-ning, WANG Dong-xue, LI Ying-li, QI Na, LI Yang, ZHANG Hui. Meta-synthesis on infant caregiving experience of fathers[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2022, 30(6): 655-659 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2021-1154

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