Key result
In a qualitative study of 70 parents, fathers of children with congenital heart disease reported unique stressors including societal expectations, work-family balance, and feeling overlooked in care.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to examine sources of stress for fathers of children with congenital heart disease and identify opportunities for intervention to prevent or reduce paternal mental health problems.
Fathers of children with congenital heart disease experience unique sources of stress, highlighting the need for care teams to acknowledge their experiences and engage them in care.
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Supports greater father inclusion in congenital heart disease care; hypothesis-generating for targeted interventions pending validation.
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Hoffman et al. (2020) studied Congenital heart disease in children (n=70). Private group on Yammer responding to open-ended study questions was evaluated on Sources of stress for fathers and opportunities for intervention. In a qualitative study of 70 parents, fathers of children with congenital heart disease reported unique stressors including societal expectations, work-family balance, and feeling overlooked in care.
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