Engaging Dads: Making Parenting Apps Work for Fathers

This video presents key findings from a scientific study investigating how to enhance the engagement of fathers with mobile health (mHealth) parenting resources. Mathew Gaynor, a researcher from the Deacon University research team, describes how the study explored making parenting apps more useful and appealing to fathers, using the "My Baby Now" app as a case study. Learn valuable insights from Australian fathers on the need for father-specific content, positive imagery, dedicated forums, and encouraging push notifications to better support their crucial role in child health.

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Read the full article here: https://pediatrics.jmir.org/2025/1/e64171

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Please cite as:
Gaynor M, Hesketh K, Gebremariam K, Wynter K, Laws R
Practicality of the My Baby Now App for Fathers by Fathers: Qualitative Case Study
JMIR Pediatr Parent 2025;8:e64171
URL: https://pediatrics.jmir.org/2025/1/e64171
DOI: 10.2196/64171

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