Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System for Dads: Public Health Surveillance of New Fathers in the Perinatal Period.

The article discusses public health surveillance for new fathers in the perinatal period. Particular focus is given to how this relates to the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) in the U.S., a source of data and demographic information relating to pregnancy. Additional topics discussed include fatherhood and male health, paternal involvement and how it influences maternal and child health outcomes, and how PRAMS explores perinatal behaviors, attitudes and experiences.