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Young Hispanic fathers during COVID‐19: Balancing parenthood, finding strength, and maintaining hope

Authors :
Pamela Recto
Janna Lesser
Source :
Public Health Nursing
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Wiley, 2020.

Abstract

Objectives This study examined how the effects of the COVID-19 crisis has impacted young Hispanic fathers. Design/sample Using qualitative description, in-depth interviews were conducted among Hispanic fathers between the ages of 18 and 24 years, from community-based fatherhood program. The interviews of seven young Hispanic fathers were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results The participants' initial and ongoing fears about COVID-19 resulted from not having adequate information about the severity of the disease and how easily one can contract and transmit it to others. They also expressed concerns about the threat of the pandemic on their family's well-being, finances, and employment status. Providing for their families was their main priority, with some continuing to work, despite the risks of becoming infected with COVID-19. Despite their many hardships, fathers found strength in their families and remained hopeful in overcoming the challenges during the pandemic. Conclusions The pandemic has presented difficulties and loss for many. Nurses in the community are well positioned to serve young Hispanic fathers to ensure their needs are met. A family-centered approach is ideal for young fathers to provide them equal opportunity to be actively involved in promoting health for themselves and their families during the pandemic.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15251446 and 07371209
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Public Health Nursing
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....bc2be52a95f84aff44ad480038c1cc22
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/phn.12857