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Practical Approaches To Including Men In Preconception Health Services June 13, 2011 @ 2:15 p.m. The A.C.T. Of Including Men. ACKNOWLEDGE CONSIDER TOOLS. ACKNOWLEDGE. Research Says…
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Practical Approaches To Including Men In Preconception Health Services June 13, 2011 @ 2:15 p.m
The A.C.T. Of Including Men ACKNOWLEDGE CONSIDER TOOLS
ACKNOWLEDGE Research Says… • Birth & death data in GA, infants w/out father’s name were 2.3 times more likely to die in the 1st year compared to those who did. (Matthews, Curtin, MacDorman – National Vital Statistics Reports, Vol. 48, No. 12. Relationship Shows… • Expectant fathers play a powerful role as advocates of breast feeding to their (partners) wives. Three quarters of those who attended a class with their partners initiated breastfeeding. (Wolfberg, Adam J., et.al. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology) Resource Sharing… • Emphasis on prenatal care must be given to men. Off-springs of teenage dads face increased risk of prematurity, low birth weight, death at birth or death shortly afterward. (Saey, Tina H., Science News)
CONSIDER People “Who’s On The Team?” “Who’s Missing?” Plans “What Are They?” “Who’s Included And Not?” Place(s) “What He Sees?” “Changes Needed?”
TOOLS Programs (Wise Guys, Dr. Dads, 24/7 Dad, Rites of Passage, Teen Dads, All Pro Dads, Fatherhood Development Curiculum (NPCL), Basic Fatherhood (NFPN), etc.) Partners (Fraternities, 100 Black, LaRasa Family Resource Centers, Head Start, March of Dimes, etc.) Practices (Sporting events, men Who cook, service projects Father’s Day events, mentoring Groups, Men’s health fair)
CLOSING Questions & Answers THANK YOU Contact: Kenneth Scarborough kscarborough@reachupincorporated.org (813) 712-6320