Assessment of Cultural and Socio-economic Factors Affecting the Involvement of Husbands in Antenatal Care from Wives' Point of View
Omayma Fathy Mohammad, O., Goda, H., Osman, N., El-Sayed, H. (2022). Assessment of Cultural and Socio-economic Factors Affecting the Involvement of Husbands in Antenatal Care from Wives' Point of View. EKB Journal Management System, 9(2), 151-161. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2022.293718
Omayma Fathy Mohammad Omayma Fathy Mohammad; Hossam Goda; Nehmedo Osman; Hanan El-Sayed. "Assessment of Cultural and Socio-economic Factors Affecting the Involvement of Husbands in Antenatal Care from Wives' Point of View". EKB Journal Management System, 9, 2, 2022, 151-161. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2022.293718
Omayma Fathy Mohammad, O., Goda, H., Osman, N., El-Sayed, H. (2022). 'Assessment of Cultural and Socio-economic Factors Affecting the Involvement of Husbands in Antenatal Care from Wives' Point of View', EKB Journal Management System, 9(2), pp. 151-161. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2022.293718
Omayma Fathy Mohammad, O., Goda, H., Osman, N., El-Sayed, H. Assessment of Cultural and Socio-economic Factors Affecting the Involvement of Husbands in Antenatal Care from Wives' Point of View. EKB Journal Management System, 2022; 9(2): 151-161. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2022.293718

Assessment of Cultural and Socio-economic Factors Affecting the Involvement of Husbands in Antenatal Care from Wives' Point of View

Mansoura Nursing Journal
Volume 9, Issue 2, July 2022, Pages 151-161    PDF (587.44 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/mnj.2022.293718
Authors
Omayma Fathy Mohammad Omayma Fathy Mohammad1; Hossam Goda2; Nehmedo Osman3; Hanan El-Sayed4
1Nursing Specialist
2Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Medicine
3Lecturer of Woman's Health and Midwifery Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, MansouraUniversity, Egypt
4Professor of Woman's Health and Midwifery Nursing
Abstract
Background:The importance of antenatal care (ANC) in safeguarding the safety of women and newborns cannot be
overstated. One of the interventions to promote maternal health is male participation in ANC.Aim:This study aimed to
assess cultural and socio-economic factors affecting the involvement of husbands in antenatal care from wives' point of
view.Study design:A descriptive design was used in this study. Setting:The study was carried out in Antenatal Clinic at
Mansoura General Hospital, Mansoura city, Dakahlia governorate, Egypt.Sample type:A convenient sample was
utilized. Study Sample:The study sample included 237 pregnant women who attended antenatal clinic for followup.
Tools:Two tools were used:Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire. Tool II: cultural and socio-economic factors
affecting husbands’ involvement in antenatal care questionnaire. Results:According to the findings of this study, most
husband communities believe that women are responsible for ANC, and male cultural participation in ANC is lacking in
our society. In addition, due to extended working hours, nearly two-thirds of men lack time. Three-quarters of husbands
do not provide financial support for their families, according to wives. Conclusion:Thereare cultural and socioeconomic
factors affecting husband involvement in ANC .Recommendations: Increase awareness of men about importance of
their collaborative role in antenatal period.
 
Keywords
ANC; Culture; Socio-economic; Involvement of Husbands
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