Fathers' involvement in pregnancy and childbirth in Africa: an integrative systematic review
S Nambile Cumber, A Williams, H Elden… - Global Health …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Background As notions of masculinity evolve globally, it is important to understand their
dimensions within geographic regions and life contexts. African men's involvement in their …
dimensions within geographic regions and life contexts. African men's involvement in their …
Male partners' participation in birth preparedness and complication readiness in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Maternal and neonatal health outcomes remain a challenge in low-and middle-
income countries (LMICs) despite priority given to involving male partners in birth …
income countries (LMICs) despite priority given to involving male partners in birth …
“Men are the head of the family, the dominant head”: A mixed method study of male involvement in maternal and child health in a patriarchal setting, Western Nigeria
IP Okafor, CL Chukwudi, UU Igwilo, BE Ogunnowo - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Introduction The importance of involving men in reproductive, maternal and child health
(RMCH) programs is increasingly recognized globally. In Nigeria, most MCH services do not …
(RMCH) programs is increasingly recognized globally. In Nigeria, most MCH services do not …
Men's participation in maternal and child health care in Western Uganda: perspectives from the community
F Muheirwe, S Nuhu - BMC Public Health, 2019 - Springer
Background Participation of men in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) is crucial for the
reduction of infant and maternal mortality. Men may be influential in making health care …
reduction of infant and maternal mortality. Men may be influential in making health care …
Prevalence and factors associated with utilisation of postnatal care in Sierra Leone: a 2019 national survey
Abstract Background Within Sub-Saharan Africa, some countries still report unacceptably
high rates of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, despite improvements in the …
high rates of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, despite improvements in the …
Barriers and associated factors for adequate antenatal care among Afghan women in Iran; findings from a community-based survey
O Dadras, F Dadras, Z Taghizade… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2020 - Springer
Background Almost a third of Afghan women living in Iran are at childbearing age. Antenatal
care (ANC) is an inextricable part of healthy pregnancy and could prevent the adverse birth …
care (ANC) is an inextricable part of healthy pregnancy and could prevent the adverse birth …
An examination of the factors associated with male partner attendance in antenatal care in India
PL Paul, S Pandey - BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2023 - Springer
Background A growing body of literature indicates that including male partners in antenatal
care can be instrumental to improving women's health service utilization and maternal and …
care can be instrumental to improving women's health service utilization and maternal and …
Perceptions of postpartum teaching and knowledge of warning signs among Black mothers
The postpartum period is the time of highest risk for maternal death. Quality postpartum
education is important to minimize risk. We assessed the postpartum education given to …
education is important to minimize risk. We assessed the postpartum education given to …
The development and implementation of a community engagement strategy to improve maternal health in southern Mozambique
F Amosse, MLW Kinshella, H Boene… - PLOS Global Public …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Delays to seek medical help can contribute to maternal deaths particularly in community
settings at home or on the road to a health facility. Community engagement (CE) can …
settings at home or on the road to a health facility. Community engagement (CE) can …
Antenatal depression: an examination of prevalence and its associated factors among pregnant women attending Harare polyclinics
M Kaiyo-Utete, JM Dambi, A Chingono… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2020 - Springer
Background Antenatal depression is the most prevalent common mental health disorder
affecting pregnant women. Here, we report the prevalence of and associated factors for …
affecting pregnant women. Here, we report the prevalence of and associated factors for …