A new Fatherhood Experiences Survey will collect novel data on men’s health and behaviors of men transitioning into fatherhood. This study will contribute to understanding men’s impacts on maternal and child health outcomes and identify opportunities to improve men’s health.
In this article, Hannah Hanson and Grace Njau of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, introduce the new study and explain its contribution to the more comprehensive 'Family Health' approach, rather than siloed approaches to 'Men’s Health' and 'Maternal and Child Health', that could provide valuable information used to improve programming, policy, and health for the whole family.