African American Fathers as a Solution to the Maternal Health Crisis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21834865 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tasha L Alston (0009-0005-0909-4415, University of Pittsburgh, corresponding author), Esa M Davis (0000-0002-6658-1528, University of Maryland, Baltimore), Esa Davis (School of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, USA), Doris M Rubio (0000-0001-9540-6174, University of Pittsburgh), Doris Rubio (University of Pittsburgh), Marie Norman (0000-0003-1307-0115, University of Pittsburgh) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 638-649 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Work in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1937-190X • E-ISSN: 1937-1918 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19371918.2024.2376091 |
| PMID | 38994703 |
| OpenAlex | W4400588812 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 24 |
The research is limited to the role of African American (AA) fathers in maternal health. African American fathers are largely not included in perinatal care, and their contribution may be essential in addressing the Black maternal health disparity crisis. The purpose of this conceptual paper is to examine the evidence of African American fathers involvement in supporting maternal health during the perinatal period. This conceptual paper will summarize research findings and will focus on 1) the evolution of the concept of fatherhood and the role of African American fathers; 2) the extent of African American fathers engagement during the perinatal period; and 3) the potential for African American fathers to play a key role in improving maternal health. Findings from this paper will enhance the evidence base on fathers' involvement in maternal health, highlight the research gaps, and opportunities to focus on African American fathers in addressing maternal morbidity and mortality among African American women
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The History of Research on Father Involvement
And we are still not saved
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |