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 …

Background Male involvement in maternal health has been linked to positive health
outcomes for women and children, as they control household resources and make …

Abstract Background Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem
with negative health consequences for women and their pregnancies. While social support …

Introduction. Social support, as a multidimensional concept, is studied across disciplines.
However, examining the concept in relation to first‐time fathers in the perinatal period …

Objective to explore the wide-ranging sources of support that the maternal–infant dyad need
or expect throughout the perinatal period in urban India. Design qualitative interviews and …

Female offenders are often portrayed as victims of violence, yet few studies have
systematically examined such victimization. Violent experiences may both contribute to, and …

Postpartum maternal functioning is a multidimensional concept defined as how a woman
manages her daily activities and emotional health after giving birth. This study aimed to …

Abstract Background Previous studies in Tanzania have shown that mothers do not often
receive the recommended number of postnatal contacts, which limits their ability to not only …

Background The perception of male involvement (MI) in maternal child health services is
multifaceted and differs among varying programs and populations. In the Prevention of …

Background: Men play an important role in maternal health. The postpartum period is a
critical stage, yet there is a scarcity of research that explores men's involvement during this …