Journal
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MENS HEALTH
Volume 12, Issue 2, Pages 313-325Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/1557988316637576
Keywords
health information seeking; information sources; information needs; paternal involvement; fathers; low income
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- Word of Hope Ministries (Quentin Grant)
- City of Milwaukee Health Department
- Amelia Lucas Trust Fund
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Department of Communication
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Given the importance of paternal involvement in maternal and child health, the current investigation takes a closer look at expectant and recent (E/R) fathers' health information behavior during pregnancy, childbirth, and child care. A total of 186 E/R fathers (68 low-income) completed a survey gauging information needs, sources of information, and information-seeking behavior. Results are summarized in four statements that may help low-income E/R fathers get the information they need during a partner's pregnancy or after a child is born: (a) paternal information needs are diverse, (b) information needs change across stages of child development, (c) interpersonal sources are important before and after birth, and (d) relationships matter.
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