None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Sponsors
Sharanya Chatterjee
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: i. First-time fathers between the age range of 25-45 years who are experiencing fatherhood for the first time. ii. Husbands of women who have given birth for the first time (primiparous women). iii. Fathers who are living with the baby and the baby’s mother during the time of the study. iv. Have an apparently well infant, born full-term (37 weeks of gestation) and with birth weight of 2500g and above. v. Have a child of 1 year and under. vi. Who are open and willing to discuss their emotional experiences, perceptions, and challenges related to their mental health throughout pregnancy and childbirth. vii. Who read, write and speak English. viii. Have access to online platforms.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: i. Stepfathers. ii. Who have severe mental illnesses. iii. Fathers who are divorced or separated. iv. Fathers who have children with malignancy, autoimmune disabilities or severe chronic physical illness. v. Fathers who have babies with congenital anomalies detected in the antenatal scan.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Since it a qualitative study, the sample size will be taken till data saturation. 2. ? The outcome of the study is to explore the diverse emotional experiences and perspectives of first time fathers during infancy. 3. ? Implications of the study would be inclusion of first- time fathers from diverse cultural experiences, assess the need for mental health evaluations, influence family-related policies, and promote holistic support for both parents. Timepoint: 1 year | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
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| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Priyesh C
Manipal College of Health Professions
Outcome results
None listed