Indonesian Contemporary Nursing Journal (ICON Journal)
Mental Health Issues Related to Childcare Among Fathers in Okinawa Prefecture and Indonesia
This paper examines mental health issues related to fathers' childcare in Okinawa Prefecture and Indonesia based on existing research data. In Okinawa Prefecture, economic difficulties and lack of childcare knowledge have been identified as major factors increasing fathers' psychological burden, with particularly high risks in low-income households. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, strict role divisions based on religious teachings and father absence due to labor migration have profound impacts on the mental health of enti …