A Video-Based Intervention Supporting Spanish-Speaking Fathers of Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit:...

Area of Science:

• Neonatal care
• Parental education
• Health disparities

Background:

• The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) environment presents unique challenges for fathers.
• Supporting fathers is crucial for infant well-being and family adjustment.
• Culturally tailored interventions are needed for diverse populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the feasibility and acceptability of an educational video intervention.
• To evaluate the intervention's impact on knowledge, confidence, and anxiety.
• To improve parenting competency among Spanish-speaking fathers in the NICU.

Main Methods:

• Open-label pilot study design.
• Intervention involved an educational video for Spanish-speaking fathers.
• Data collected on feasibility, acceptability, knowledge, confidence, anxiety, and parenting competency.

Main Results:

• The educational video intervention was feasible and acceptable to participants.
• Fathers showed increased knowledge and confidence post-intervention.
• Anxiety levels decreased, and parenting competency improved.

Conclusions:

• Educational videos are a viable tool for supporting fathers in the NICU.
• Targeted interventions can effectively enhance the experience of Spanish-speaking fathers.
• Future research should explore broader implementation and long-term outcomes.