[HTML][HTML] Barriers to the participation of men in reproductive health care: a systematic review and meta-synthesis

RL Roudsari, F Sharifi, F Goudarzi - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Background Despite emphasizing the importance and benefits of men's active engagement
in reproductive health programs, their engagement in reproductive health care is low …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring solutions to improve antenatal care in resource-limited settings: an expert consultation

C Gamberini, F Angeli, E Ambrosino - BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022 - Springer
Background Shortage or low-quality antenatal care is a complex and “wicked” problem
relying heavily on contextual, socio-cultural, environmental and intersectional aspects. We …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and barriers to male involvement in antenatal care in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A facility-based mixed-methods study

B Mapunda, F August, D Mwakawanga, I Mhando… - PloS one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Men have traditionally not been fully involved in reproductive health care of
their partners, and yet, they play a crucial role in family decision-making and therefore …

Men's experiences of pregnancy and childbirth in Sierra Leone: Reexamining definitions of “male partner involvement”

KE McLean - Social Science & Medicine, 2020 - Elsevier
In recent decades, global health researchers and policy makers have advocated for men's
increased involvement in pregnancy and childbirth with the goal of improving maternal …

[HTML][HTML] Factors influencing maternal healthcare seeking in a highland region of Madagascar: a mixed methods analysis

VT Andrianantoandro, D Pourette… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background In Madagascar, maternal mortality remains stable and high (426
deaths per 100,000 live births). This situation is mainly due to a delay or lack of use of …

[HTML][HTML] Predictors of the utilisation of continuum of maternal health care services in India

S Gandhi, S Gandhi, U Dash… - BMC Health Services …, 2022 - Springer
Background Utilisation of continuum of maternal health care services is crucial for a healthy
pregnancy and childbirth and plays an important role in attaining Universal Health Coverage …

Men's experiences of antenatal care services in low‐income and middle‐income countries: A qualitative systematic review

RKQ Chiang, S Shorey - Birth, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Men's involvement in antenatal care is critical for the family's overall well‐being,
yet remains low in many low‐income and middle‐income countries. The goal of this study …

[HTML][HTML] Gender inequities in women's access to maternal health care utilisation in Zambia: a qualitative analysis

AM Kalindi, B Houle, BM Smyth… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2023 - Springer
Background The role of gender inequities in women's ability to access maternal health care
has mainly been analysed from either women's or men's perspective only. In this article, we …

[HTML][HTML] “I came to escort someone”: Men's experiences of antenatal care services in urban Ghana—a qualitative study

GA Ampim, A Blystad, A Kpoor, H Haukanes - Reproductive health, 2021 - Springer
Background Male involvement in maternal healthcare has been widely recognized as
essential for positive health outcomes for expectant mothers and their unborn babies …

[HTML][HTML] Male engagement guidelines in antenatal care: unintended consequences for pregnant women in Tanzania

H Osaki, SS Sao, GA Kisigo, JN Coleman… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2021 - Springer
Background The meaningful engagement of male partners in antenatal care (ANC) can
positively impact maternal and newborn health outcomes. The Tanzania National Plan for …