Male partners' participation in birth preparedness and complication readiness in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal and neonatal health outcomes remain a challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) despite priority given to involving male partners in birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR). Men in LMICs often determine women's access to and affordability of health services. This systematic review and meta-analysis determined the pooled magnitude of male partner's participation in birth preparedness and complication readiness in LMICs.

Methods

Literature published in English language from 2004 to 2019 was retrieved from Google Scholar, PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and EMBASE databases. The Joanna Briggs Institute's critical appraisal tool for prevalence and incidence studies were used. A pooled statistical meta-analysis was conducted using STATA Versio

SUBMITTER: Boltena MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8364032 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature