Practical Approaches To Including Men In Preconception Health

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June 13, 2011 @ 2:15 p.m

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The A.C.T. Of Including Men

Research Says…•Birth & death data in GA, infants w/out father’s name were 2.3 times more likely to die in the 1st year compared to those who did. (Matthews, Curtin, MacDorman – National Vital Statistics Reports, Vol. 48, No. 12.

Relationship Shows…•Expectant fathers play a powerful role as advocates of breast feeding to their (partners) wives. Three quarters of those who attended a class with their partners initiated breastfeeding. (Wolfberg, Adam J., et.al. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology)

Resource Sharing…•Emphasis on prenatal care must be given to men. Off-springs of teenage dads face increased risk of prematurity, low birth weight, death at birth or death shortly afterward. (Saey, Tina H., Science News)

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People“Who’s On The Team?”“Who’s Missing?”

Plans“What Are They?”“Who’s Included And Not?”

Place(s)“What He Sees?”“Changes Needed?”

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Programs(Wise Guys, Dr. Dads, 24/7 Dad, Rites of Passage, Teen Dads, All Pro Dads, Fatherhood Development Curiculum (NPCL), Basic Fatherhood (NFPN), etc.)

Partners(Fraternities,

100 Black, LaRasaFamily

Resource Centers, HeadStart, March of

Dimes, etc.)

Practices(Sporting events, men

Who cook, service projectsFather’s Day events, mentoring

Groups, Men’s health fair)

Questions & Answers

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THANK YOU

Contact:Kenneth Scarborough

kscarborough@reachupincorporated.org(813) 712-6320