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Improving research, policy and practice to promote paternal involvement in pregnancy outcomes: the roles of obstetricians-gynecologists.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20930631     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To review current research, policy, and practice on paternal involvement in pregnancy outcomes and suggest recommendations to improve paternal involvement in pregnancy and childbirth.
RECENT FINDINGS: Although much has been written about fathers' influence on child health and development, little is known about the expectant father's role in pregnancy and childbirth. Recent studies have demonstrated the importance of paternal involvement during pregnancy, but more research is needed to identify specific contributions expectant fathers make and their impact on reducing infant mortality and associated risk factors during pregnancy and childbirth.
SUMMARY: Obstetricians-gynecologists can play a greater role in promoting research, policy and practice to improve paternal involvement in pregnancy and childbirth.
Authors:
M Jermane Bond; Joel J Heidelbaugh; Audra Robertson; P A Alio; Willie J Parker
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology     Volume:  22     ISSN:  1473-656X     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr. Opin. Obstet. Gynecol.     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-04     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9007264     Medline TA:  Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  525-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Health Policy Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, USA. jbond@jointcenter.org
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