Fathers' mental health and coping strategies: a qualitative study in Mwanza, Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the nature of paternal mental health problems, their causes and the coping strategies used by fathers of young children under the age of 2 years.

Design and setting

We conducted in-depth interviews with fathers, mothers, community leaders and community health workers as well as focus group discussions with fathers-only, mothers-only and mixed groups of fathers and mothers. Respondents provided their perspectives on the psychosocial challenges affecting fathers and how fathers responded to their mental health problems. Data were triangulated across stakeholders and analysed using thematic content analysis.

Setting

The study was conducted in four communities in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Participants

The total sample included 56 fathers, 56 mothe

SUBMITTER: Jeong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10900361 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature