title: Why young dads matter...and how to reach them.
abstract: Most maternity services address themselves squarely to mothers, but evidence suggests that engaging with fathers can be an important way of achieving better outcomes, both for children and their mothers. This article debunks some of the commonly heard myths about young fathers (for example that they are not 'around' or interested in fatherhood), summarises key aspects of their importance and suggests approaches which maternity professionals might find useful when trying to engage with them.
authors.affiliation: The Fatherhood Institute.
authors.forename: Jeremy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D002668:Child Rearing / Q000523:psychology*; D003142:Communication; D005219:Father-Child Relations; D005220:Fathers / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care / Q000379:methods*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009769:Object Attachment; D010332:Paternal Behavior; D012945:Social Values; D014110:Touch; D006113:United Kingdom