Department of Community and Public Health, Busitema University, Kampala, Uganda
Research Article
Male Partner Involvement in the Utilization of Antenatal Care Services in Kidera, Buyende District, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Mixed Methods Study
Author(s): Priscilla Alupo, Esther Ruth Atim, Henry Kaggwa, Calorine Mudondo, Cliveland Ogallo, Jesse Ogwang, Benon Wanume, Rebecca Nekaka and Julius Nteziyaremye*
Background: Antenatal care, one of the pillars of safe motherhood, is a proven a concept aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. It is a largely a health preventive and promotive activity. In order to foster its utilization and the desired benefits, the males who are largely key decision makers especially in patriarchal societies have to be involved. This concept of Male Involvement (MI) is essential in curtailing the gender inequality and improves the family livelihood. Although different strategies have been employed to woe males into ANC clinics, their involvement is largely lacking in Uganda. This study reports level of males’ involvement, their knowledge and attitudes of ANC and influencing factors. Materials and methods: This was a cross sectional community descriptive study that employed quantitative and qualitative methods. Our qualitative data s.. View More»
