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, Page 151-161 PDF (587.44 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/mnj.2022.293718 | ||||
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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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