A mixed-methods feasibility study of an intervention to improve men's mental health and wellbeing during their transition to fatherhood.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many health visiting services in England use the Promotional Guide system with mothers and fathers, an intervention to support their transition to parenthood, but there is little known about its use and effectiveness, especially with fathers. The aim of this study was to test the feasibility and acceptability of the Promotional Guide system with first-time fathers and pilot potential outcome measures to assess their mental health and wellbeing.

Methods

A mixed methods prospective observational cohort study. Expectant first-time fathers were recruited from four London (UK) local authority boroughs. Data were collected through online pre and post intervention questionnaires, and semi-structured telephone interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive

SUBMITTER: Baldwin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8501623 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature