Differences between Mothers’ and Fathers’ Perception of Infant Weight Status and Opinions Regarding Childhood Obesity

Abstract

Background: While most studies focus on the role of mothers in infant care, research has shown that fathers’ involvement in infant care can significantly aid infant development. A study examining 85 obesity interventions reported that fathers comprised only 6% of parent participants, with even lower representation in infant obesity interventions (Davison et al. 2018). Therefore, it is critical to study and understand both mothers’ and fathers’ perception of healthy infant body weight to create more effective interventions. Purpose: To assess if there are significant differences between mothers’ …