Table 4 Thematic presentation of the barriers to fathers’ involvement in the care of preterm babies admitted in the NU at KNRH
SEM level | Themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|---|
Individual | Baby related factors | • Fear of preterm babies by fathers |
Father related factors | • Financial constraints • Busy work schedules of fathers • Lack of responsibility • Uncertainty of paternity • Fear to be tested for HIV | |
Interpersonal | Friends and family related factors | • Discouragement by peers • Poor relationship between couples |
Organizational /health facility level | Health facility factors | • Poor attitude of hospital staff • Fear of high hospital bills and expenditure. • Visiting restrictions • Long hospital stays and long waiting hours |
Community/societal level | Cultural beliefs and practices | • Inhibiting interaction between father and mother in law. • Unfulfilled cultural expectations |