Navigating Parenthood Alone: A Mixed-Method Study of Single Fathers' Experiences and Needs Regarding Received Midwife and Child Health Nurse Support in Sweden.

ABSTRACT: This mixed methods study aimed to first quantitatively compare single fathers' levels of depressive symptoms, coparenting relationship quality, and father-infant bonding with coupled fathers, and then explore single fathers' experiences and needs regarding professional support during the perinatal and early parenting period. Fathers (n = 1,589, of which 25 were single fathers) completed an online survey regarding their depressive symptoms, coparenting relationship, and father-infant bonding. From the quantitative survey, six single fathers (mean age 35 years) consented to participate in an individual digital interview. Mann-Whitney U tests and chi-square tests were used to compare coupled and single fathers, while qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the interview

SUBMITTER: M B W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317203 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature