Nurses' interactions shape coparenting relationships during early parenthood: a longitudinal study of fathers with infants in Sweden.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the transition to parenthood, the involvement of fathers in childrearing and coparenting is crucial for the well-being of the family. Nurses play a significant role in supporting fathers, but little is known about the practical support they provide in asking and answering questions. This study longitudinally investigates the impact of nurses' interactions with fathers of infants on the coparenting relationship during infancy and toddlerhood.

Methods

Data were collected from the Pappor/Icke-Födande Föräldrar study, involving 413 fathers in Region Stockholm, Sweden, who attended the 3-5-month child health center (CHC) visit. Surveys were administered at baseline (infant mean age in months M = 9.11 and Min-Max = 1-23), 6-month, and 18-month follow-ups. The stu

SUBMITTER: Aytac-DiCarlo FK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12490136 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature