Background The developing world accounts for 99% of global maternal deaths. Men in
developing countries are the chief decision-makers, determining women's access to …

Background Despite emphasizing the importance and benefits of men's active engagement
in reproductive health programs, their engagement in reproductive health care is low …

Abstract Background South Africa faces numerous reproductive challenges that include high
rates of unplanned and adolescent pregnancies. The uptake and utilization of family …

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

Background Preterm birth is the leading cause of child death worldwide. Small and sick
newborns require timely, high-quality inpatient care to survive. This includes provision of …

Fathers can influence child development through various pathways, such as via their
caregiving behaviors, marital relationships, and their psychosocial wellbeing. However, few …

Introduction Husbands can play a crucial role in pregnancy and childbirth, especially in
patriarchal societies of developing countries. In Myanmar, despite the critical influence of …

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 men's involvement in facilitating women's access to skilled
maternal healthcare in patriarchal societies such as Ghana is increasingly being …

The contribution of fathers to child development and maternal mental health is increasingly
acknowledged, although research on this topic outside of high income countries is limited …