Barriers to men’s involvement in antenatal and postnatal care in Butula, western Kenya
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Barriers to men’s involvement in antenatal and postnatal care in Butula, western Kenya | |
| Creator | Ongolly, Fernandos K. Bukachi, Salome A. | |
| Description | Background: Men have a lot of influence on their partners’ and children’s health. However, studies have shown their involvement in antenatal care (ANC) and postnatal care (PNC) is relatively low owing to several factors.Aim: To explore the barriers to men’s involvement in ANC and PNC in Butula sub-county, western Kenya.Setting: Butula sub-county, Busia county, western Kenya.Methods: A mixed methods study design, descriptive in nature, was used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. A total of 96 men were selected to participate in the surveys. Also, four focus group discussions and four key informant interviews were conducted.Results: We found out that some men still participate in ANC and PNC despite the barriers. The perception that maternal health is a women’s domain and existence of alternative traditional maternal services were key cultural barriers. The men’s nature of work, low income and expenses incurred at ANC/PNC clinics were significant economic barriers. The lack of services targeting men, provider attitude, non-invitation to the clinic, time spent at the clinic and lack of privacy at the clinics were key facility-based barriers.Conclusion: A myriad of cultural, economic and health-facility barriers hinder men from active involvement in ANC and PNC. Awareness creation among men on ANC and PNC services and creating a client-friendly environment at the clinics is key in enhancing their involvement. This should be a concerted effort of all stake holders in maternal health services, as male involvement is a strong influencer to their partners’ and children’s health outcomes. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2019-07-15 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/phcfm.v11i1.1911 | |
| Source | African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine; Vol 11, No 1 (2019); 7 pages 2071-2936 2071-2928 | |
| Language | eng | |
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