Women want male partner engagement in antenatal care services: A qualitative study of pregnant women from rural South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Evidence strongly shows that a supportive, involved male partner facilitates maternal HIV testing during pregnancy, increases maternal antiretroviral (ART) adherence and increases HIV-free infant survival. Partner engagement in antenatal care (ANC) is influential; however, the most effective strategy to engage male partners is currently unknown. Engaging pregnant women to understand whether male partner involvement is welcome in ANC, what this involvement entails and how best to invite their partner is an important first step in determining how best to engage male partners.

Methods

We interviewed 36 pregnant women receiving ANC services at a district hospital in rural Mpumalanga, South Africa to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their current relationship,

SUBMITTER: Audet CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10069782 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature