Richard Fletcher1. 1. Family Action Centre, The University of Newcastle, New South Wales. richard.fletcher@newcastle.edu.au
Abstract
ISSUE ADDRESSED: This study examines the application of father-inclusive guidelines to website information intended to address perinatal depression. METHODS: A set of evidence-based guidelines was developed and applied to a sample of Australian health and parenting websites to derive a 'father-inclusiveness' score for their perinatal depression-related material. The scores for each website's material and a rationale for the project were conveyed to the website managers. RESULTS: Father-inclusive scores overall were modest, with most websites obtaining less than half the possible points. Few websites provided information to support fathers' connection with their infants or provided opportunities for fathers to interact with other fathers. Most website managers responded positively when informed of their (relatively low) score and changes to the websites were indicated. CONCLUSIONS: Father-inclusive guidelines may assist health and parenting websites to more effectively target information and support for fathers in families with perinatal depression.
ISSUE ADDRESSED: This study examines the application of father-inclusive guidelines to website information intended to address perinatal depression. METHODS: A set of evidence-based guidelines was developed and applied to a sample of Australian health and parenting websites to derive a 'father-inclusiveness' score for their perinatal depression-related material. The scores for each website's material and a rationale for the project were conveyed to the website managers. RESULTS: Father-inclusive scores overall were modest, with most websites obtaining less than half the possible points. Few websites provided information to support fathers' connection with their infants or provided opportunities for fathers to interact with other fathers. Most website managers responded positively when informed of their (relatively low) score and changes to the websites were indicated. CONCLUSIONS: Father-inclusive guidelines may assist health and parenting websites to more effectively target information and support for fathers in families with perinatal depression.
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