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Effect of paternity leave or fathers' parental leave on infant health: a systematic review protocol

Jan M Nick1,2, Safiye Sahin1, Lisa R Roberts1,2

  • 1School of Nursing, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.

JBI Evidence Synthesis
|January 9, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Paternity leave positively impacts infant health, but more research is needed. This systematic review synthesizes evidence on fathers' parental leave effects on infant mortality, hospitalization, vaccination, and breastfeeding.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Existing research suggests positive associations between paternity leave and infant health.
  • A synthesis of evidence is lacking for key infant health indicators.
  • This review addresses the need for synthesized research to inform best practices and policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically evaluate the impact of paternity leave or fathers' parental leave on infant health outcomes.
  • Key outcomes include infant mortality rate, hospitalization, vaccination compliance, and breastfeeding duration.
  • The review aims to identify evidence-based practices and guide future research and policy.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review following JBI methodology for effectiveness reviews.
  • Inclusion of experimental, quasi-experimental, and analytic observational studies.
  • Comprehensive search strategy with no date or language restrictions, followed by rigorous study selection and critical appraisal by two independent reviewers.

Main Results:

  • Data extraction using standardized templates.
  • Synthesis of findings through meta-analysis where possible, or narrative synthesis.
  • Assessment of evidence certainty using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach.

Conclusions:

  • The review will provide a comprehensive summary of the evidence on fathers' parental leave and infant health.
  • Findings will highlight areas where paternity leave demonstrates significant impact.
  • Results will inform healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers on the benefits of paternity leave for infant well-being.
Abstract

Keywords:
equalityfamily leaveorganizational policieswork-life balance

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