Father Presence, Father Engagement, and Specific Health and Developmental Outcomes of Mongolian Pre-School Children

@article{Pablo2021FatherPF,
  title={Father Presence, Father Engagement, and Specific Health and Developmental Outcomes of Mongolian Pre-School Children},
  author={Lesley Pablo and Ryenchindorj Erkhembayar and Colleen M. Davison},
  journal={Children},
  year={2021},
  volume={8}
}
This study explored father involvement as a social determinant of child health within the context of macro-environmental changes in Mongolia. Using data for children aged 3–4 from UNICEF’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys, this cross-sectional analysis examined the association between father presence and engagement with child health and educational outcomes. Multivariate regression modeling was employed to identify associations between father presence, engagement, and child outcomes including… 
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