Background Sex and gender have been shown to influence health literacy, health seeking
behaviour, and health outcomes. However, research examining the links between gender …

Background Although in most low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) men are decision
makers and control the household budget, their involvement in maternity care is limited …

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 …

Objetivo: correlacionar a satisfação de primíparas quanto ao apoio e à utilidade do
companheiro durante o processo de parto com a sua presença e capacitação no pré-natal …

Background Increasing the utilization of facility-based care for women and newborns in low-
resource settings can reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality. Men influence …

Male partners/fathers are key support persons for many childbearing women and their
involvement in pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum/postnatal period has beneficial …

Background Men's involvement in maternal and child health presents an opportunity for the
advancement of maternal and child nutrition as men often play a key role in decision-making …

Abstract Introduction Approximately 34.8% of the Ugandan population is adolescents. The
national teenage pregnancy rate is 25% and in Kibuku district, 17.6% of adolescents aged …

Background. Men's involvement in maternity care is recognized as a key strategy in
improving maternal health and accelerating reduction of maternal mortality. This study …

Background Community health workers (CHWs) have been identified as a critical bridge to
reaching many communities with essential health services based on their social and …