Adult male involvement in maternity care in Enugu State, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Chisom J. Mbadugha, Chisom J. Mbadugha and Chinenye J. Anetekhai, Chinenye J. Anetekhai and Adaobi L. Obiekwu, Adaobi L. Obiekwu and Ijeoma Okonkwo, Ijeoma Okonkwo and Justin A. Ingwu, Justin A. Ingwu (2019) Adult male involvement in maternity care in Enugu State, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study. European Journal of Midwifery, 3 (2). pp. 1-7. ISSN 2585-2906

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION Men are the key decision makers in the family and play a crucial role in the reproductive health of partners, in Nigeria. This study assessed adult male
involvement in maternity care in Enugu south local government area, Enugu State, Nigeria. METHODS This community-based study was conducted using a cross-sectional
survey design. A total of 145 respondents were selected through multi-stage sampling and data were collected using a structured questionnaire developed by the researchers. Data generated were statistically analyzed based on the research
objectives using descriptive statistics. RESULTS Major findings revealed that the respondents had moderate knowledge on the expected role of males in maternity care with the majority, assessed using a 4-point Likert scale, having a moderate (2.99) level of involvement in maternity care. Lack of facilities that encourage male participation in maternity care, work schedule of the male partner, and lack of knowledge on the role of the male partners during
maternity care were identified as major barriers to male involvement in maternity care with means of 3.80, 3.58 and 3.48, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Involvement in maternity care among the respondents in this study was moderate. However, men may be restricted by some cultural beliefs such as maternity care being regarded as exclusively a woman’s matter. Thus, men should be educated on the importance of their role as partners in maternity care and on the need to participate actively, regardless of existing cultural norms. Hospitals should also promote policies that encourage male presence during birth and delivery rooms need to be designed to allow bonding of partners during birth.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	male partners, obstetric care, maternity care, male involvement
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Medicine
Depositing User:	Mrs Ni Made Yunia Dwi Savitri
Date Deposited:	30 Jun 2022 08:15
Last Modified:	30 Jun 2022 08:15
URI:	http://eprints.triatmamulya.ac.id/id/eprint/1194

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