Birth preparedness, complication readiness and fathers' participation in maternity care in a northern nigerian community
African Journal of Reproductive Health
; 14(1): 21-32, 2010. tab
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ABSTRACT
The role of men in maternity care in Africa is understudied, despite their economic dominance and decision making power. In a patriarchal society like northern Nigeria, pregnancy and childbirth are often regarded as exclusively women's affairs. Using data from interviewer administered questionnaires and in-depth interviews; we assessed birth preparedness, complication readiness and male participation in maternity care in Ungogo, a northern Nigerian community. Majority of pregnancies were unplanned (96%). Only 32.1% of men ever accompanied their spouses for maternity care. There was very little preparation for skilled assistance during delivery (6.2%), savings for emergencies (19.5%) or transportation during labour (24.2%). Young paternal age (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] =1.5, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.2-2.6), formal education (AOR=1.9, 95%CI=1.1-3.4) and non-Hausa Fulani ethnicity (AOR=2.3, 95%CI=1.4-3.3) were independent predictors of male participation in maternity care. There is a need to increase involvement of men in their partner's maternity care through peer-led, culturally-sensitive community education and appropriate health system reforms (Afr J Reprod Health 2010; 14[1]21-32)
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Paternal Behavior
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Parturition
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Fathers
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Obstetric Labor Complications
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Maternal Welfare
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Nigeria
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
African Journal of Reproductive Health
Year:
2010
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Article
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