Article
Virology
Rahul Nanchal, Dhaval Patel, Achuta Kumar Guddati, Ankit Sakhuja, Mark Meersman, Drew Dalton, Gagan Kumar
Summary: Disparities in outcomes among COVID-19 patients exist between non-Hispanic white and Hispanic populations in the United States. While unadjusted mortality rates were higher among whites, after adjusting for confounding variables, there was no statistically significant difference in in-hospital mortality between the two groups. However, Hispanics had a higher rate of ICU transfers and showed significantly higher levels of inflammatory markers compared to whites.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lisa K. Forbes, Margaret R. Lamar, Megan Speciale, Courtney Donovan
Summary: This study found that early socialization of gender role norms influences parenting beliefs among parents. During the pandemic, factors such as gender and ethnicity impact parents' intensive parenting beliefs. Additionally, the severity of the outbreak and the duration of school closures also play a role in shaping parents' beliefs about intensive parenting.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Anna Tarrant, Linzi Ladlow, Thomas Johansson, Jesper Andreasson, Laura Way
Summary: This article examines the effects of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown policies on young fathers and their families. Through a comparative analysis of the UK and Sweden, the study highlights the impacts of the pandemic on young fathers' transitions into fatherhood, education and employment trajectories, and relational contexts. The findings also underscore the role of policy approaches in shaping the experiences of young fathers during the pandemic.
SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer Richards, Tiffani Begay, Rachel A. Chambers, Hima Patel, Justin Mayhew, Joshuaa Allison-Burbank, LeDaniel Gishie, Nolan Tsingine, Julius Badoni, Leander Staley, Bradlin Harvey, Alicia Tsosie, Marissa Begay, Kristin Mitchell, Lauren Tingey
Summary: This study aims to develop and implement a culturally grounded health promotion program to improve the health status of Native fathers. The study protocol presents the design and methods of the program, which includes 12 weekly group sessions focusing on positive father involvement, economic stability, and healthy relationships. The outcomes of the study will assess the acceptability, feasibility, and satisfaction with the intervention, as well as its impact on various aspects of fatherhood.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Timothy S. Chang, Yi Ding, Malika K. Freund, Ruth Johnson, Tommer Schwarz, Julie M. Yabu, Chad Hazlett, Jeffrey N. Chiang, David A. Wulf, Daniel H. Geschwind, Manish J. Butte, Bogdan Pasaniuc
Summary: This study investigated COVID-19 risk factors in Hispanic/Latinx individuals using individual-level, electronic health records in a Los Angeles health system. Risk factors identified in Hispanic/Latinx were similar to those in non-Hispanic/Latinx whites, suggesting the importance of studying COVID-19 risk factors for Hispanic/Latinx individuals to guide equitable government policies and identify at-risk populations.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Natalie S. Poulos, Mike Henson Garcia, Lindsay Bouchacourt, Michael Mackert, Dorothy Mandell
Summary: This study found that COVID-19 had a negative impact on fathers' perceptions and experiences during pregnancy, prenatal care, and early parenting, mainly manifested as changing prenatal care policies that did not consider fathers, unique stressors associated with COVID-19, and isolation's negative impact on connecting to the pregnancy and support.
JOURNAL OF MENS HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Andy Mprah, Melanie Haith-Cooper, Eva Duda-Mikulin, Fiona Meddings
Summary: This review examined the factors that influence the experiences of pregnancy and childbirth by migrant fathers. The findings revealed a lack of research specifically focusing on the experiences of migrant fathers, highlighting the need for further studies in this area. This is particularly important in the context of increasing globalization and migration between countries.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Nadav Perez-Vaisvidovsky
Summary: The aim of this article is to provide a novel theoretical perspective on family practitioners' engagement with fathers by utilizing theories of social care and capabilities. The research on low engagement of fathers in family and child-related social interventions has evolved along three main axes: fathers' perspectives, workers' perceptions, and effectiveness of father-oriented programs. The existing research is criticized for the lack of a unifying theoretical framework and insufficient attention to relationality and agency issues. The application of theories of care and the capabilities approach raises new questions and directions for further studies on father engagement, particularly in the areas of power dynamics within families and welfare systems, and the influence of agency.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY THEORY & REVIEW
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Eric J. Rubin, Lindsey R. Baden, Stephen Morrissey
Summary: This article discusses the vaccination of young children and pregnant women against Covid-19, covering the recent approval of Covid-19 vaccination for children under five and a new study on vaccination in pregnant women.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Linda Arnell, Asa Kallstrom
Summary: The purpose of this study was to examine how children understand their fathers' attitudes towards using violence against their mothers, with a particular focus on whether and how fathers express regret. The study analyzed data from interviews with 31 children aged between 10 and 14, finding that most children positioned their fathers as regretful, but some saw their fathers as inconsistent or non-regretful in their actions or expressions.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Y. Tony Yang, Sherrie Flynt Wallington, Stephanie Morain
Summary: Government policies that guarantee paid leave for all parents, regardless of gender, can reduce inequality and encourage fathers' involvement in parenting. To be effective, such policies should ensure full or nearly full wage replacement and provide incentives for fathers to take leave. Additionally, organizations need to create a supportive work culture that encourages paternity leave instead of reinforcing traditional gender stereotypes.
Article
Family Studies
Richard J. J. Petts, Stefanie Andre, Daniel L. L. Carlson, Heejung Chung, Melissa A. A. Milkie, Chantal Remery, Casey Scheibling, Kevin Shafer, Mara A. A. Yerkes
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted work and family life globally, leading to a potential re-negotiation of gendered division of labor for parents. This study examines cross-national changes in fathers' shares of domestic labor during the early months of the pandemic and their association with parents' satisfaction with the division of labor. Results indicate that fathers' shares of housework and childcare increased in all countries, particularly in the US. Furthermore, an association is found between fathers' increased shares of domestic labor and mothers' increased satisfaction in the US, Canada, and the UK.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Sofia Cardenas, Alyssa R. Morris, Narcis Marshall, Elizabeth C. Aviv, Magdalena Martinez Garcia, Pia Sellery, Darby E. Saxbe
Summary: This article examines how expectant fathers contribute to child development during the prenatal period through both direct pathways (genetic, epigenetic, and neuroendocrine mechanisms) and indirect pathways (influence through the couple relationship). Understanding these influences can help inform future research and interventions aimed at improving early caregiving environments and child development.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Pamela Recto, Janna Lesser
Summary: This study explores the multifactorial influences on the health and behaviors of Hispanic adolescent fathers. Findings show that many of them come from disadvantaged backgrounds and unstable families, leading to involvement in illegal activities and substance use. However, becoming a father can motivate positive behavior change in these individuals.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING-NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sonia Mangialavori, Michele Giannotti, Marco Cacioppo, Federico Spelzini, Franco Baldoni
Summary: The study identified three clusters of expectant fathers during the perinatal period and emphasized the importance of interventions targeting the mental health of fathers. Significant associations were found between perceived stress, marital adjustment, and fathers’ psychological profiles, highlighting the necessity for screening and personalized interventions in perinatal health services.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)