scholarly journals Birth preparedness, complication readiness and male partner involvement for obstetric emergencies in rural Rwanda

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Kalisa ◽  
Oliver Ombeva Malande
Keyword(s):  
Male Partner ◽  
Birth Preparedness ◽  
Complication Readiness ◽  
Male Partner Involvement ◽  
Obstetric Emergencies ◽  
Partner Involvement

scholarly journals Male partner involvement in birth preparedness, complication readiness and obstetric emergencies in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faye Forbes ◽  
Karen Wynter ◽  
Berihun M. Zeleke ◽  
Jane Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Birth Preparedness ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Complication Readiness ◽  
Male Partner Involvement ◽  
Obstetric Emergencies ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Partner Involvement

Abstract Background Maternal mortality remains a pressing concern across Sub-Sahara Africa. The ‘Three Delays Model’ suggests that maternal deaths are a consequence of delays in: seeking care, reaching medical care and receiving care. Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) refers to a plan organised during pregnancy in preparation for a normal birth and in case of complications. Male partners in many Sub-Saharan African communities could play a pivotal role in a woman’s ability to prepare for birth and respond to obstetric complications. This review aimed identify: the extent and quality of research performed on the topic of male partner involvement in BPCR in Sub-Saharan Africa; the degree to which populations and geographic areas are represented; how male partner involvement has been conceptualized; how male partners response to obstetric complications has been conceptualised; how the variation in male partners involvement has been measured and if any interventions have been performed. Methods In this scoping review, articles were identified through a systematic search of databases MEDLINE, EMBASE and Maternity and Infant Care and a manual scan of relevant papers, journals and websites. All authors contributed to the screening process and a quality assessment using the Kmet checklist. The PRISMA checking list for Scoping Reviews was used to guide the search, data charting and reporting of the review The protocol was registered with PROSPERO (ID: CRD42019126263). Results Thirty-five articles met inclusion criteria, reporting: 13 qualitative, 13 cross-sectional, 5 mixed method and 4 intervention studies. Data were contributed by approximately 14,550 participants (numbers were not always reported for focus groups) including: women who were pregnant or who had experienced pregnancy or childbirth within the previous 3 years, their male partners and key informants such as health workers and community leaders. Conclusions The diversity of study designs, aims and source countries in this body of literature reflects an emerging stage of research; as a result, the review yielded strong evidence in some areas and gaps in others. Male partner’s involvement in BPCR and responding to obstetric emergencies can be conceptualised as being centrally involved in responding to complications and having some role in preparing for birth through their position in the chain of decisions and provision of logistic support. However, their knowledge of pregnancy complications and level of preparation for birth is low, suggesting they are making decisions without being fully informed. There is limited evidence on interventions to improve their knowledge. Future research efforts should be focused on producing standardised, culturally appropriate, higher level evidence.

scholarly journals Association between Male Involvement in Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness and women’s use of institutional delivery in West Arsi Zone South Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bikila Lencha Gemechu ◽  
Kassahun Ketema ◽  
Girma Beresa ◽  
Bonso Ami ◽  
Aman Urgessa
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Institutional Delivery ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Male Involvement ◽  
Birth Preparedness ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Complication Readiness ◽  
Joint Decision ◽  
South Ethiopia ◽  
Arsi Zone

Abstract Background: In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), pregnancy and childbirth continue to be viewed as solely a woman’s issues. Increasing partner participation and encouraging joint decision making in maternal health care may provide an important strategy in reducing maternal mortality and morbidity.Objective: To assess the level of male partner involvement in Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) and its association with women’s use of institutional delivery among mothers who had a child less than 12 months in West Arsi Zone, South Ethiopia Methods: Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted in West Arsi Zone South Ethiopia in 2019. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select the study subjects. Data was collected using interviewer administered structured questionnaire. Binary and multivariable logistic regression was applied for the analysis of each of the independent variables against the dependent variable. The association between male involvement in BPCR and women’s use of institutional delivery was done. The results were reported using crude and adjusted odds ratio (OR) with their 95% confidence interval. Results: More than half of male partners, 407 (54.3%) accompanied their wife during ANC follow up at least ones for the last pregnancy. Slightly more than three fourth, 571 (76.1%) of male partners involved in BPCR for the last pregnancy. Fife hundred fifty-four (73.9%) of the mothers gave birth in the health institution for the most recent child. Male involvement in BPCR (aOR = 18.7, 95% CI (11.1 – 31.6), joint decision making about place of delivery (aOR = 3.2, 95% CI: 1.76 – 5.7), urban residence (aOR = 2.2, 95% CI: 1.32 – 3.7) and having two or less under-five children (aOR, 95% CI: 2.7 (1.4 – 5.3) were associated with women’s use of institutional delivery. Conclusion: More than three fourth of male partners involved BPCR. Male involvement in BPCR, joint decision making about place of delivery, urban residence and having ≤ 2 under-five children were associated with women’s use of institutional delivery. Designing and implementing health education on the role of male partner in maternal health care is mandatory. Empowering rural mothers to use health institutions for delivery and birth spacing may improve the magnitude of institutional delivery.

Determinant of Practice of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Plan Among Pregnant Women at Debretabor, North west Ethiopia: A Community Based Cross Sectional Study.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berhan Tsegaye Negash
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Birth Preparedness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Complication Readiness ◽  
Preparedness Plan ◽  
Education Status ◽  
Partner Involvement

Abstract Background: Nearly all of maternal deaths in the world occurred in sub-Saharan African countries. As Ethiopian demographic health survey report, there were 412 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2016. Delays in decision to seek and receive care are the main causes of these deaths. Birth preparedness and complication readiness plan has been globally endorsed pivotal strategy to decrease these delays. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the level of practice and factors associated with practice of birth preparedness plan among pregnant women. Methods: Community based cross-sectional study was done among 356 pregnant women selected by simple random sampling technique from July 1-30/2017 in Debretabor town. We selected samples by simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using interview administered questionnaire. Then, we coded, cleaned and entered data through Epidata version 3.1. Finally, exported and analyzed by SPSS. Logistic regression analysis was done to identify association between explanatory variables and practice of birth preparedness and complication plan. An adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval and p-value less than 0.05 was computed to determine the level of significance in multi-variable logistic regression model.Results: Prevalence of birth preparedness and complication readiness plan was 73.9% in this study. primary education status (AOR=3.2,95%CI,1.3-7.8) and secondary educational status (AOR=4.1,95%CI,1.6-10.3), Primigravida (AOR=4.7,95%CI,1.9-11.3), partner involvement in birth preparedness and complication readiness plan (AOR=3.4,95%CI,1.9-6.1), initiating antenatal care in first trimester and media exposure (AOR=1.9,95%CI,1.0-3.3) were significantly associated factors with birth preparedness and complication readiness plan in this study. Conclusions: Level of practice of birth preparedness and complication readiness plan was high in the current study. Higher education status, early ante-natal care initiation, partner involvement in birth preparedness and exposure to media were the factors associated with practice of birth preparedness and complication readiness. Therefore, emphasize on continues education through media, design educational curriculum which should include birth preparedness plan, increase partner participation in birth preparedness and complication readiness plan. Furthermore, early initiation of antenatal care is mandatory.

scholarly journals Challenges and motivators for male partner involvement in prenatal care for HIV testing in a tertiary setting in Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
pp. 875-884
Author(s):  
Nava Yeganeh ◽  
Tara Kerin ◽  
Mariana Simon ◽  
Karin Nielsen-Saines ◽  
Jeffrey D Klausner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prenatal Care ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Entire Family ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Male Partner Involvement ◽  
Partner Involvement

Male partner involvement in prenatal care has been shown to improve outcomes for the entire family in low- and middle income countries. In Brazil, partners of pregnant women are encouraged to attend prenatal care for HIV testing. From November 2016 to July 2017, male partners of women delivering at Hospital Conceiçao were interviewed using computer-assisted telephone interviews regarding individual, relationship and system-wide facilitators and barriers to attending prenatal care. Of 403 men interviewed, 202 attended prenatal care and 201 did not. Individual factors that predicted prenatal care attendance included over-estimating the risk of mother to child transmission (AOR 2.13, 95% CI: 1.35–3.4), and endorsing that HIV-infected individuals can live satisfying lives (AOR 7.24, 95% CI: 1.9–47.5). Partnership factors associated with attendance included invitation by partner (AOR 5.6, 95% CI: 2.4–15.6). Systemic factors negatively associated with prenatal care attendance included a history of not being able to afford medical care (AOR 0.3, 95% CI: 0.15–0.6) and identifying work as a barrier to prenatal care attendance (AOR 0.19 95% CI: 0.11–0.31). Partners should be actively invited to prenatal care during flexible flexible hours. Once involved, almost all would accept HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing to protect partners and unborn infants during this vulnerable period.

scholarly journals Support or control? Qualitative interviews with Zambian women on male partner involvement in HIV care during and after pregnancy

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. e0238097
Author(s):  
Karen M. Hampanda ◽  
Oliver Mweemba ◽  
Yusuf Ahmed ◽  
Abigail Hatcher ◽  
Janet M. Turan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Hiv Care ◽  
Male Partner Involvement ◽  
Partner Involvement
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