(Mis)measuring men's involvement in global health: the case of expectant fathers in Dakar, Senegal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2018, USAID published a report based on Demographic and Health Surveys data on the relationship between men's involvement and women and children's health outcomes. Using a flawed operationalization of "men's involvement," USAID's analysis implies that Senegalese men are not involved in women and children's health.

Methods

The findings of this study come from 12 months of ethnographic research in Dakar, Senegal that examined the roles and responsibilities of expectant fathers. Research participants included 32 pregnant women and 27 expectant partners recruited from three maternity wards. Research methods included long-term, immersive participant observation and semi-structured interviews.

Results

Pregnant women in Senegal are surrounded by a kin-based net

SUBMITTER: Powis R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9541010 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature