The role of women's empowerment and male engagement in pregnancy healthcare seeking behaviors in western Kenya.

ABSTRACT: We sought to understand whether women's empowerment and male partner engagement were associated with use of antenatal care (ANC). Women presenting for ANC in Nyanza province of Kenya between June 2015 and May 2016, were approached for participation. A total of 137 pregnant women and 96 male partners completed baseline assessments. Women's empowerment was measured using the modified Sexual Relationship Power Scale. ANC use measures included timing of the first ANC visit and number of visits. Male engagement was based on whether a husband reported accompanying his wife to one or more antenatal visits during the pregnancy. Multiple linear and logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors independently related to use and timing of ANC. Women with higher mean empowerment scores wer

SUBMITTER: Bello FO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6685772 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature