title: Health Information Behavior of Expectant and Recent Fathers.
abstract: Given the importance of paternal involvement in maternal and child health, the current investigation takes a closer look at expectant and recent (E/R) fathers' health information behavior during pregnancy, childbirth, and child care. A total of 186 E/R fathers (68 low-income) completed a survey gauging information needs, sources of information, and information-seeking behavior. Results are summarized in four statements that may help low-income E/R fathers get the information they need during a partner's pregnancy or after a child is born: (a) paternal information needs are diverse, (b) information needs change across stages of child development,
authors.affiliation: 1 North Central College, Naperville, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Emily M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Cramer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D054626:Consumer Health Information; D006801:Humans; D057226:Information Seeking Behavior; D008297:Male; D015146:Midwestern United States; D010332:Paternal Behavior; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: fathers; health information seeking; information needs; information sources; low income; paternal involvement