Perspectives of maternal and child health care providers on their relationship with fathers during the first 1000 days of life: a Q-study methodology

Abstract Background Research shows that maternal and child health care providers can play an important role in supporting men in the process of becoming a father and caring for a child. The way this professional support takes shape depends on health care providers’ relationship with fathers. Yet, insights into how health care providers perceive the relationship are currently limited. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the perspectives of health care providers in maternal and childcar