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Birth preparedness, complication readiness and male partner involvement for obstetric emergencies in rural Rwanda [PDF]

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2016
INTRODUCTION: birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) promotes timely access to skilled maternal and neonatal services, active preparation and decision-making for seeking health care to prevent any adverse outcomes.
Richard Kalisa, Oliver Ombeva Malande
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Association between male partner involvement and the uptake of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) interventions in Mwanza district, Malawi: a retrospective cohort study. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
OBJECTIVE: The main objective of this study was to examine the association between male partner involvement and the uptake of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) interventions.
Fatch W Kalembo, Maggie Zgambo, Atupele N Mulaga, Du Yukai, Niman I Ahmed   +4 more
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Editorial: Influence of intimate partner violence and male partner involvement in maternity care in low-and-middle income countries [PDF]

Frontiers in Global Women's Health
Guy-Lucien Whembolua, Daudet Ilunga Tshiswaka, Adi Chereni, Adi Chereni   +3 more
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Beyond support: a qualitative exploration of the emotional and relational impact of male partner involvement in maternal healthcare in Ghana [PDF]

BMJ Public Health
Introduction Male partner involvement in maternal healthcare is crucial for improving maternal and child health, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Christiana Asiedu, Emmanuella Florence Odi Asiedu, Eunice Johnson, Prince Narkotey, Enoch Nana Yaw Koomson   +4 more
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Assessment of male partner involvement in triple ART drug adherence and associated factors among HIV-positive pregnant women in government hospitals of the North Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia, 2023: a multicentre cross-sectional study [PDF]

BMJ Open
Background The involvement of male partners in the care and treatment of HIV-positive pregnant women is essential for improving health outcomes and ensuring optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Although ART has been shown to be effective in
Yitayal Ayalew Goshu, Tegegne Wale Belachew, Assefa Kebie Mitiku, Dagnaw Mersha Tegegne, Begizew Yimenu Mekuriaw, Temesgen Dessie Mengistu, Wassie Yazie Ferede, Fillorenes Ayalew Sisay, Besfat Berihun Erega, Selamawit Girma Tadesse, Yaregal Dessalew Tariku   +10 more
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Male partner involvement in birth preparedness, complication readiness and obstetric emergencies in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021
Background Maternal mortality remains a pressing concern across Sub-Sahara Africa. The ‘Three Delays Model’ suggests that maternal deaths are a consequence of delays in: seeking care, reaching medical care and receiving care.
Faye Forbes, Karen Wynter, Berihun M. Zeleke, Jane Fisher   +3 more
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Cultural barriers to male partners’ involvement in antenatal care in Limpopo province

Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, 2023
Background: Participation of male partners in antenatal care (ANC) is a complicated process that involves social and behavioural transformation. It necessitates that males take a more active part in reproductive health.
Kenneth V. Nesane, Fhumulani M. Mulaudzi
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Male partner involvement in the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV infection in Mwanza Region, Tanzania [PDF]

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2017
INTRODUCTION: Globally, there are 3.3 million children 15 years of age living with HIV infection. About 95% of HIV infected children have acquired infection from their mothers.
Munda Elias, Elia John Mmbaga, Ahmed Abade Mohamed, Rogath Saika Kishimba   +3 more
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Role of male partner involvement in ART retention and adherence in Malawi's Option B+ program. [PDF]

AIDS Care, 2017
Malawi's Option B+ program provides all HIV-infected pregnant women free lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART), but challenges remain regarding retention and ART adherence, potentially due to male partner barriers. We explored relationships between male partner involvement and Option B+ retention and adherence. In 2014, a randomized controlled trial in
Wesevich A, Mtande T, Saidi F, Cromwell E, Tweya H, Hosseinipour MC, Hoffman I, Miller WC, Rosenberg NE.   +8 more
europepmc   +6 more sources

Prevalence of male partners involvement in antenatal care visits – in Kyela district, Mbeya [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2019
Background In most countries in the world, promotion of maternal and child health is perceived as women’s role and men do not feel that they are responsible and see no reason to accompany their partners to Antenatal Care (ANC) clinics [Vermeulen, E., et ...
Elizabeth Kabanga, Alfred Chibwae, Namanya Basinda, Domenica Morona   +3 more
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