Factors that influence the uptake of postnatal care from the perspective of fathers, partners and other family members

A qualitative evidence synthesis

Datos Bibliográficos

ID21879593
AutoresKenneth Finlayson (University of Lancashire), Kenny Finlayson (0000-0002-1287-7630, University of Lancashire, autor de correspondencia), Emma Sacks (0000-0003-0743-7208, Johns Hopkins University), Vanessa Brizuela (0000-0002-4860-0828, World Health Organization), Nicola Crossland (0000-0003-1063-8123, University of Lancashire), Sarah Cordey (0000-0001-7091-9141, University of Lancashire), Daniela Ziegler (0000-0002-7210-5296, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal), Eleanor Langlois (0000-0002-4853-2511, World Health Organization), Dena Javadi (0000-0002-8445-547X, Harvard University), Liz Comrie-Thomson (0000-0002-6412-1309, Burnet Institute), Soo Downe (0000-0003-2848-2550, University of Lancashire), Mercedes Bonet (0000-0001-9015-1635, World Health Organization)
Año2023
Volumen8
NúmeroSuppl 2
Páginase011086
Fecha de publicación2023-05-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaBMJ Global Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2059-7908 • E-ISSN: 2059-7908
EditorialBMJ (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1136/bmjgh-2022-011086
PMID37137532
OpenAlexW4367856187
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas7
Referencias citadas77

Background Postnatal care (PNC) is a key component of maternity provision and presents opportunities for healthcare providers to optimise the health and well-being of women and newborns. However, PNC is often undervalued by parents, family members and healthcare providers. As part of a larger qualitative review exploring the factors that influence PNC uptake by relevant stakeholders, we examined a subset of studies highlighting the views of fathers, partners and family members of postpartum women. Methods We undertook a qualitative evidence synthesis using a framework synthesis approach. We searched multiple databases and included studies with extractable qualitative data focusing on PNC utilisation. We identified and labelled a subset of articles reflecting the views of fathers, partners and other family members. Data abstraction and quality assessment were carried out using a bespoke data extraction form and established quality assessment tools. The framework was developed a priori based on previous research on the topic and adapted accordingly. Findings were assessed for confidence using the GRADE-CERQual approach and are presented by country income group. Results Of 12 678 papers identified from the original search, 109 were tagged as ‘family members views’ and, of these, 30 were eligible for this review. Twenty-nine incorporated fathers’ views, 7 included the views of grandmothers or mothers-in-law, 4 incorporated other family member views and 1 included comothers. Four themes emerged: access and availability; adapting to fatherhood; sociocultural influences and experiences of care. These findings highlight the significant role played by fathers and family members on the uptake of PNC by women as well as the distinct concerns and needs of fathers during the early postnatal period. Conclusion To optimise access to postnatal care, health providers should adopt a more inclusive approach incorporating flexible contact opportunities, the availability of more ‘family-friendly’ information and access to psychosocial support services for both parents

Bespoke · Developmental psychology · Health care · Political science · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Sociology · Global Maternal and Child Health · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology