scholarly journals Benefits of and Barriers to Male Involvement in Maternal Health Care in Ibanda District, Southwestern, Uganda

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 411-424
Author(s):  
Fred Bagenda ◽  
Vincent Batwala ◽  
Christopher Garimoi Orach ◽  
Elizabeth Nabiwemba ◽  
Lynn Atuyambe
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Male Involvement ◽  
Maternal Health Care ◽  
Southwestern Uganda

MEN IN MATERNAL CARE: EVIDENCE FROM INDIA

2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
APARAJITA CHATTOPADHYAY
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Health Care Utilization ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Male Involvement ◽  
Maternal Health Care ◽  
Gender Violence ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Maternal Health Care Utilization

SummaryMen's supportive stance is an essential component for making women's world better. There are growing debates among policymakers and researchers on the role of males in maternal health programmes, which is a big challenge in India where society is male driven. This study aims to look into the variations and determinants of maternal health care utilization in India and in three demographically and socioeconomically disparate states, namely Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra, by husband's knowledge, attitude, behaviour towards maternal health care and gender violence, using data from the National Family Health Survey III 2005–06 (equivalent to the Demographic and Health Survey in India). Women's antenatal care visits, institutional delivery and freedom in health care decisions are looked into, by applying descriptive statistics and multivariate models. Men's knowledge about pregnancy-related care and a positive gender attitude enhances maternal health care utilization and women's decision-making about their health care, while their presence during antenatal care visits markedly increases the chances of women's delivery in institutions. From a policy perspective, proper dissemination of knowledge about maternal health care among husbands and making the husband's presence obligatory during antenatal care visits will help primary health care units secure better male involvement in maternal health care.

scholarly journals Male Involvement in Maternal Health Care at Anomabo, Central Region, Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Panyin Craymah ◽  
Robert Kwame Oppong ◽  
Derek Anamaale Tuoyire
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Central Region ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Male Involvement ◽  
Maternal Health Care ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Maternal Health Care Services ◽  
Sampling Procedures

Background. Globally, male involvement in maternal health care services remains a challenge to effective maternal health care accessibility and utilization. Objective. This study assessed male involvement in maternal health care services and associated factors in Anomabo in the Central Region of Ghana. Methods. Random sampling procedures were employed in selecting 100 adult male respondents whose partners were pregnant or had given birth within twelve months preceding the study. Pearson Chi-Square and Fisher’s exact tests were conducted to assess the association of sociodemographic and enabling/disenabling factors with male involvement in maternal health care services. Results. Some 35%, 44%, and 20% of men accompanied their partners to antenatal care, delivery, and postnatal care services, respectively. Male involvement in antenatal care and delivery was influenced by sociodemographic (partner’s education, type of marriage, living arrangements, and number of children) and enabling/disenabling (distance to health facility, attitude of health workers, prohibitive cultural norms, unfavourable health policies, and gender roles) factors. Conclusion. The low male involvement in maternal health care services warrants interventions to improve the situation. Public health interventions should focus on designing messages to diffuse existing sociocultural perceptions and health care provider attitudes which influence male involvement in maternal health care services.

scholarly journals Male Involvement in Maternal Health Care in Jimeta Metropolis, Adamawa State, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 027-039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Yafeh Mfuh ◽  
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Christopher Suiye Lukong ◽  
Opeyemi Eunice Olokoba ◽  
Hyadita Janet Zubema ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Male Involvement ◽  
Maternal Health Care

scholarly journals Correction to: Inequalities in the utilisation of maternal health Care in Rural India: Evidences from National Family Health Survey III & IV

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Balhasan Ali ◽  
Shekhar Chauhan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Maternal Health Care ◽  
Rural India ◽  
National Family Health Survey ◽  
National Family

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.

scholarly journals Pregnancy and childbirth in Mozambique: men as decision makers and women as caretakers?

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Galle ◽  
H Cossa ◽  
N Osman ◽  
K Roelens ◽  
S Griffin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Male Involvement ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Policy Level ◽  
Sub Saharan

Abstract Background Increasing male involvement during pregnancy is considered an important, but often overlooked intervention for improving maternal health in sub-Saharan Africa. This study explores the attitudes and beliefs of health policymakers, health care providers and local communities regarding men's involvement in maternal health in southern Mozambique. Methods Ten key informant interviews with stakeholders were carried out to assess their attitudes and perspectives regarding male involvement in maternal health, followed by 10 days of semi structured observations in health care centers. Subsequently 16 focus group discussions were conducted in the community and at provider level, followed by three in depth couple interviews. Analysis was done by applying a socio-ecological systems theory in thematic analysis. Results Results show a lack of strategy at policy level to stimulate male involvement in maternal health. Invitation cards for men are used as an isolated intervention in health facilities but these have not lead to the expected success. Providers have a rather passive attitude towards male involvement initiatives and women accompanied by a husband are often put in a submissive position. In the community however, male attendance at ANC is considered important and men are willing to take a more participating role. Main barriers are the association of male attendance at ANC with being HIV infected and strong social norms and gender roles. On the one hand men are seen as caretakers of the family by providing money and making the decisions. On the other hand, men supporting their wife by showing interest in their health or sharing household tasks are seen as weak or as a manifestation of HIV seropositivity. Conclusions A clear strategy at policy level and a multi-level approach is needed. Gender-equitable relationships between men and women should be encouraged in all maternal health interventions and health programs should step away from linking male involvement to HIV prevention. Key messages Linking the promotion of gender equality to male involvement is the key for success. Step away from linking HIV prevention to male involvement in maternal health.

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