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 Every pregnant woman faces risk of life-threatening obstetric complications. A
birth-preparedness package promotes active preparation and assists in decision-making for …

Background: Physiologic and behavioral changes during pregnancy may alter HIV-1
susceptibility and infectiousness. Prospective studies exploring pregnancy and HIV-1 …

Background Lack of awareness of risk factors and symptoms for cancer may lead to late
diagnosis and poor prognosis. Objective We assessed community awareness about cervical …

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 …

Background Male partner attendance of skilled Antenatal Care (ANC) is beneficial to
improving maternal outcomes. This study investigated the level, perceived benefits and …

Background Men in patriarchal societies of developing countries are often identified as
decision makers in all aspects of day-to-day life. The study explores the factors associated …

Background UNAIDS has recently proposed a set of three ambitious targets that, if achieved,
are predicted to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. The targets, known as 90-90-90, call for …

Background: The prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV has been
focused mainly on women who are HIV positive at their first antenatal visit, but there is …