Exploring antenatal education content for couples in Blantyre, Malawi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite advocating for male involvement in antenatal education, there is unmet need for antenatal education information for expectant couples. The objective of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of the education content for couples during antenatal education sessions in Malawi. This is needed for the development of a tailor-made curriculum for couple antenatal education in the country, later to be tested for acceptability, feasibility and effectiveness.

Methods

An exploratory cross sectional descriptive study using a qualitative approach was conducted in semi-urban areas of Blantyre District in Malawi from February to August 2016. We conducted four focus group discussions (FGDs) among men and women independently. We also conducted one focus group discus

SUBMITTER: Chikalipo MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6296087 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature