Title |
The involvement of men in maternal health care: cross-sectional, pilot case studies from Maligita and Kibibi, Uganda
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Published in |
Reproductive Health, September 2014
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DOI | 10.1186/1742-4755-11-68 |
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Authors |
Debra Singh, May Lample, Jaya Earnest |
Abstract |
The International Conference on Population Development held in Cairo in 1994 identified the importance of male involvement in reproductive health programs. Since then, there has been an increase in reproductive health initiatives that target both men and women in an attempt to fulfill the 5th Millenium Development Goal. Yet, while the benefits of male involvement have been acknowledged, there continues to be a challenge in creating a space for and engaging men in maternal health. This is problematic due to the role of men as the head of the household in many countries, especially developing countries, which suffer from higher rates of maternal mortality. Furthermore, men are important as partners, fathers and health care professionals and as such it is important to involve and engage with men in maternal health education, and antenatal care. |
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