Fathers’ Experiences of Childhood Cancer: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study

Research has shown differences in how fathers and mothers respond to a child's cancer diagnosis. Previous studies have highlighted that sociocultural norm shape fathers' experiences of their child's cancer diagnosis. Our phenomenological qualitative study aimed to examine the lived experiences of fathers whose children have been diagnosed with cancer and explore the impact of sociocultural gender roles.

Citation:
Davies J, O’Connor M, Halkett GKB, Kelada L, Gottardo NG. Fathers’ Experiences of Childhood Cancer: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study. J Fam Nurs. 2023

Keywords:
Cancer; childhood; fathers; qualitative

Abstract:
Research has shown differences in how fathers and mothers respond to a child's cancer diagnosis. Previous studies have highlighted that sociocultural norm shape fathers' experiences of their child's cancer diagnosis. Our phenomenological qualitative study aimed to examine the lived experiences of fathers whose children have been diagnosed with cancer and explore the impact of sociocultural gender roles.