Greek fathers' experiences from their wife's/partner's labour and delivery: A qualitative approach

This study aimed at exploring Greek fathers' experiences from their wives/partners' labour and delivery, and their perceptions about aspects of delivery care that need to be improved. It took place at hospital maternity clinics at the greater area of Thessaloniki, Greece. Participants were...

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Published in:International journal of nursing practice 2015-10, Vol.21 (5), p.470-477
Main Authors: Sapountzi-Krepia, Despina, Psychogiou, Maria, Sakellari, Evanthia, Tsiligiri, Maria, Vehvilainen-Julkunen, Katri
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Childbirth
Childbirth & labor
Content analysis
delivery
Delivery services
Delivery, Obstetric
Emotions
Fathers
Fathers - psychology
Greece
Health education
Health professionals
Humans
Interventions
labour
Male
Maternal & child health
Maternal child nursing
Maternal health care
Meaning
Medical personnel
Nursing
Participation
Patient Satisfaction
Perceptions
Perinatal care
Qualitative research
qualitative study
Spouses - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Wives
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Summary:This study aimed at exploring Greek fathers' experiences from their wives/partners' labour and delivery, and their perceptions about aspects of delivery care that need to be improved. It took place at hospital maternity clinics at the greater area of Thessaloniki, Greece. Participants were fathers whose wife/partner had given birth one week to one year before the data collection. The data were collected with the use of the Kuopio Instrument for Fathers (KIF). In this article we present the data obtained by KIF's four open‐ended questions, which were analyzed using the method of content analysis. Three core categories emerged: (i) Meaning of presence during the delivery process; (ii) Experiences of the delivery process; and (iii) Suggestions for improving delivery services. Fathers take their role seriously and seek an active participation. Healthcare professionals and health education interventions should take into account the fathers' perspectives and aim to meet their needs.
ISSN:1322-7114
1440-172X
DOI:10.1111/ijn.12326