Practicality of the My Baby Now App for Fathers by Fathers: Qualitative Case Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evolving societal trends are resulting in fathers having an increasing influence on the health-related behaviors that children develop. Research shows that most fathers are committed to their role and when equipped with knowledge, can have a positive impact on their child's health. However, parenting resources typically target mothers, with fathers being excluded. While evolving mobile phone technology provides an efficient means for delivering parenting resources, many fathers find that mobile health (mHealth) technology does not provide material they can engage with.

Objective

This study aimed to explore how to make parenting apps more engaging and useful for fathers using an existing parenting mHealth resource, the My Baby Now app, as a case study.

Methods</

SUBMITTER: Gaynor M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11890138 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature