Community perspectives: An exploration of potential barriers to men's involvement in maternity care in a central Tanzanian community.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Male involvement in maternal health has been linked to positive health outcomes for women and children, as they control household resources and make significant decisions, which influence maternal health. Despite of the important role they have in maternal health care, their actual involvement remains low. The objective of this study was to explore community perspectives on potential barriers to men's involvement in maternity care in central Tanzania.

Methods

Qualitative research methods were used in data collection. We conducted 32 focus group discussions (16 FGDs with men and 16 FGDs with women) and 34 in-depth interviews with community leaders, village health workers and health care providers. Interview guides were used to guide the focus group discussions and

SUBMITTER: Gibore NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7241761 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature