The objective of this investigation was to analyze the presences and absences that a young father lives during the process of illness and recovery of a child. Integrating qualitative research into their case study tradition, semi-structured interviews were conducted. The results show that the illness of a child is an event that subjects couples to high levels of stress and fatigue, building presences related to childcare, but absences around the relationship, as there are difficulties to negotiate times, economy and changes or transformations in family roles and dynamics. In Mexico there are few public policies that encourage the participation of men in the care of their sick children, which is reflected in the low capacity of Health Institutions to include them as fathers.
Soriano Chavero, M., & Salguero Velázquez, M. A. (2020). Presences and absences of the father during the process of illness and recovery of his child: a case study. Revista Punto Género, (13), pp. 131– 149. https://doi.org/10.5354/2735-7473.2020.58198
