Educational Needs and Importance of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Childcare for Husbands in Multicultural Families

This study aims to systematically analyze the educational needs and perceived importance of pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare among husbands in multicultural families, providing foundational data for developing customized educational programs.Additionally, by assessing the priority of educational needs, this study seeks to propose effective program design strategies to promote a healthy parenting environment and strengthen spousal relationships within multicultural families.A survey was conducted with 110 husbands from multicultural families in metropolitan and Gangwon-do areas.The Borich Needs Assessment and Locus for Focus Model were applied to determine the priority of educational needs.The study found that husbands in multicultural families exhibited high educational needs regarding postpartum contraception, sexual activity during pregnancy, and newborn care methods.This study confirms the need to develop customized educational programs that reflect husbands' educational needs and perceived importance in multicultural families.Such programs will help husbands participate more actively in pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare, enhancing their ability to fulfill their roles within the family.Additionally, through education, husbands can better understand their wives' physical and emotional changes their wives experience during pregnancy and childbirth and learn appropriate support methods, strengthening the bond between spouses.This, in turn, will play a crucial role in enhancing family stability and overall well-being while also positively contributing to the adaptation and settlement of multicultural families.