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Male partner
involvement in antenatal care is crucial for improving maternal and child
health outcomes. Traditionally, antenatal care has been centered around the
pregnant woman, excluding men. However, recent studies have highlighted the
benefits of involving male partners in antenatal care, including improved
maternal health outcomes, reduced risk of preterm birth and low birth weight,
and better child development. Barriers to male involvement include lack of
education, fear of not knowing what to do or say, and societal expectations.
Healthcare providers can promote male involvement through education and
support, and various strategies are effective in increasing
male participation. The main
objective of the study is to assess male partner involvement in antenatal care
in the East Gonja Municipality, Ghana. The study employed a
cross-sectional design with a quantitative approach to investigate male partner
involvement in antenatal care. A sample of 330 pregnant women aged 18-49 years
were recruited from an Antenatal Care unit at a hospital. Data was collected
using a structured questionnaire, which included demographic information,
socio-cultural and economic factors, and questions about male partner
involvement in antenatal care. SPSS version 25 was used for the analysis. Descriptive
statistics were used to analyze the data, and chi-square tests and binary
logistic regression analysis were used to examine the relationships between
variables. The study's methodology was approved by the Navrongo Health Research
Centre Institutional Review Board. The study found that only 23% of men
attended antenatal care with their partners, citing various reasons such as
cultural and societal norms, lack of awareness, and stigma. Economic factors
like financial constraints, work-related barriers, and economic
responsibilities also contributed to male disengagement. The study found
significant associations between male involvement in antenatal care and
educational level (42.376, P<0.001), religion (9.873, P<0.020),
occupation (14.895, P<0.002), and marital status (8.374, P<0.039).
Educational level was the only variable that had a significant relationship
with male involvement and antenatal attendance in the binary logistic
regression analysis. The study highlights the importance of addressing
cultural, social, and economic factors that contribute to male disengagement
from antenatal care, emphasizing the need for education, awareness-raising
initiatives, and policy changes to promote male involvement in pregnancy and
childbirth.
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