Abstract

IZQUIERDO-SANCHEZ, Laura  and  FERRER-RIBOT, María. The experiences of the father in the Nicu: a review from a gender perspective. Rev.latinoam.cienc.soc.niñez juv [online]. 2018, vol.16, n.1, pp.55-69. ISSN 1692-715X.  https://doi.org/10.11600/1692715x.16102.

Most studies on the emotional implications and confrontations between parents following the birth of premature child focus on the mother. This article details a systematic review of existing literature, from a qualitative paradigm, that cover a father’s emotions, feelings and coping strategies. At the same it identifies points related to gender roles in their experiences and discourse. Three coping profiles have been identified, generating three differentiated participation models in the care of a premature child: equal, unequal and rejection. The results of this study could favour the implementation of actions aimed at greater inclusion and recognition of fathers in development-based care in Neo-Natal Intensive Care Units.

Keywords : father; premature birth; emotions; coping strategies; gender analysis (MeSH and DeCS Thesaurus).

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