Using fatherhood to engage men in HIV services via maternal, neonatal and child health entry points in South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In South Africa, uptake of HIV services remains lower amongst men compared to women, resulting in poorer clinical outcomes. Several factors contribute to this situation, including stigma, confidentiality concerns, inconvenient clinic operating hours, fear of an HIV-positive test result, and long-waiting times. Additionally, women living with HIV are frequently identified whilst accessing other routine services, particularly antenatal and well-baby care. Novel approaches and strategies are needed to increase men's routine utilization of health services. For many men, fatherhood is an important part of being a man. Maternal, neonatal and child health services (MNCH) present an opportunity to improve male engagement with routine health services and subsequent uptake of in

SUBMITTER: Chinyandura C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11210759 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature