11. YIANNA IOANNOU
Information acquired: 2025
YIANNA IOANNOU is an academic who published a paper in 2022 entitled Exp,,oring Cypriot Fathers' Attitudes, Beliefs and Level of Involvement Around the Decision-Making. YIANNA IOANNOU published this work as part of a team: Andreou, Natasa. Here is a description of this work: Obj,,ctive: The present study aimed to investigate levels of paternal involvement during the decision-making process for childbirth method in the Cypriot population. Design: The research project employed a quantitative-based cross-sectional design. Participants: Men with at least one child under the age of five, involved in a committed relationship with the mother of their child were eligible to take part in the study. A total of 108 participants took part in the study. Measurements: A battery of self-report questionnaires addressing knowledge on childbirth methods, communication and power in the relationship, and beliefs about parenting were used. Findings: Results suggest that a constructive communication style between partners can determine the fathers' level of involvement during decision-making for childbirth.