CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING MALE INVOLVEMENT IN ANTENATAL CARE AMONG CLIENTS ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC AT NEBBI GENERAL HOSPITAL, NEBBI DISTRICT CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
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https://doi.org/10.70572/agp.v1i12.69Keywords:
Antenatal care, Male involvement, Nebbi General HospitalAbstract
Background
Antenatal care (ANC) is crucial for maternal and fetal health, yet male involvement in ANC remains low globally. Despite efforts to encourage male participation, studies indicate low levels of involvement across Africa, including Uganda. This study aims to identify factors influencing male involvement in ANC at Nebbi General Hospital.
Methods
The study employed a cross-sectional quantitative approach using purposive sampling to collect data from pregnant women and their partners attending the antenatal clinic, with a final sample size of 37 participants, and data analysis conducted using SPSS version 20.0
Results
There was a 100% response rate with 37 participants, alcohol consumption, work hours, and satisfaction with services as key determinants of male involvement.
Conclusion
Various cultural and economic factors significantly influence male participation in antenatal care (ANC), affecting maternal and child health outcomes.
Recommendation
To improve male involvement in ANC, the Ministry of Health should implement educational programs targeting men, especially those with lower education.
Nurses should educate expectant mothers and their male partners on being culturally sensitive in providing ANC services to accommodate diverse backgrounds.
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