Introduction Male participation is a crucial component in the optimization of Maternal and
Child Health (MCH) services. This is especially so where prevention strategies to decrease …

Background Many reports point to the beneficial effect of male partner involvement in
programs for the prevention of mother-to-child-transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in curbing …

Background Increasing women's status and male involvement are important strategies in
reducing preventable maternal morbidity and mortality. While efforts to both empower …

Background Poor utilisation of facility-based antenatal and delivery care services in Kenya
hampers reduction of maternal mortality. Studies suggest that the participation of men in …

Public health officials have advocated the involvement of men as a strategy for addressing
the dismal performance of family planning (FP) programmes. This study was therefore …

Background Despite the efforts to promote male involvement in maternal and child health,
studies in low and middle income countries have reported that male participation is still low …

Background The importance of involving men in reproductive, maternal and child health
programs is increasingly recognised globally. In the Pacific region, most maternal and child …

Background Despite the growing body of evidence on use of modern contraceptives among
women in sub-Saharan African countries, little is known about the broader context in which …

Background: Male involvement in pregnancy and childbirth has been shown to improve
maternal and child health. Many countries have used different strategies to promote …

Background Men's involvement can impact the delays in the decision to seek health care
and in reaching a health facility, which are contributing causes for increased maternal …