How partners of pregnant women use their social networks when preparing for childbirth and parenthood: A qualitative study

Autor: Therese Larsson, Caroline A. Bäckström, Stina Thorstensson
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Nordic Journal of Nursing Research. 41:25-33
ISSN: 2057-1593
2057-1585
DOI: 10.1177/2057158520943379
Popis: Social contextual circumstances have an influence on parental transition, and social support has been shown to facilitate the transition to parenthood, among other states. Further knowledge is, however, needed to explore how partners of pregnant women use their social networks during pregnancy. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore how partners of pregnant women use their social networks when preparing for childbirth and parenting. Within this study, a social network is defined as social connections such as family, friends and significant others. In total, 14 partners (expectant fathers and co-mothers) were interviewed. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. EQUATOR Network guidelines and the COREQ checklist were applied. The analysis resulted in one theme of meaning: Partners use their social networks to receive social support, which facilitates understanding about how to prepare for childbirth and parenthood, which was described through three sub-themes. The results highlight the importance of social networks for partners when preparing for childbirth and parenthood. Professionals should aim to strengthen and extend partners’ social networks and access to social support. This could be done not only to support partners to attend parental classes, but also to participate socially as well as engage with other expectant parents within the classes. CC BY 4.0Corresponding author:Caroline B€ackstrom, School of Health Sciences, University of Skövde, Post Box 408, S 541 28, Sweden. Email: caroline.backstrom@his.se
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