Table 1.

Sources of stressors on fathers

Sources of stress	Examples	Number of articles relevant
Financial	Fear of loss of employment	4
Informational	Responsible for seeking medical information	2
Social Isolation	Repressed emotions;	6
	Difficulty balancing work and family;
	Increased depression;
	Avoidance and isolation
Workplace	Restriction by employers	1
Perceptions/Stigma	Health care professionals view fathers in a negative light;	9
	Little professional help available
Marital	Lack of intimacy, time and communication	4