'They went for the test together but came back separately': a constructivist grounded theory perspective on male engagement in antenatal HIV testing in Bamenda, Cameroon.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Male engagement in HIV testing during pregnancy significantly contributes towards the prevention of maternal seroconversion and paediatric HIV acquisition. Despite this, men especially the male partners of pregnant women have been consistently missing in the HIV prevention cascade. The factors accounting for sub-optimal levels in male engagement intersect but reasons for this are poorly understood. Using the combined perspectives of pregnant women and their partners, this study aims to expand the evidence on the forces that influence prenatal HIV testing behaviours among couples in Bamenda, Cameroon.

Methods

This qualitative study purposively selected pregnant women receiving prenatal care for semi-structured interviews (n = 38); focus group discussion (n = 6) a

SUBMITTER: Foglabenchi LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11756143 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature