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surveyGenetic Testing for Unborn Children Study of Men's Attitudes
To learn more about the study and to take part, please send a blank email to prenatal@auckland.ac.nz. Researcher: Supervisor:
Submitted by stefan on Tue, 24/03/2009 - 8:25pm
Medical News - 'Dad is Just As Good As Me', Say 7 Out Of 10 MumsMedical News Today 'Dad is Just As Good As Me', Say 7 Out Of 10 Mums
The new institute says involving fathers has a major impact on child welfare yet they spend on average a month less with their children than mums every year, mainly because of unsocial hours and inflexible working. It is calling for a shake up of parental leave, all family professionals such as midwives and teachers to actively involve fathers, and more done to ensure dads sign birth certificates, in line with international best practice.
Submitted by community on Thu, 10/01/2008 - 9:29pm
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The University of Auckland, Dept of Psychology is looking for participants in a study about men's opinions on issues relating to pre-birth genetic testing. This research aims to investigate men's opinions regarding prebirth testing for genetic risk for diseases and disabilities. Pregnancy-related issues are often stereotypically presented as issues for women only. In this study, we would like to empower men by giving them the opportunity of express their views on a topic which undeniably requires their involvement. 
Seven out of ten mums (68%) believe dads are as skilled at parenting as they are, yet the father role is seen as still secondary by much of society, according to new ICM research launched by the Fatherhood Institute today.
