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Men in maternal care: evidence from India
1Department of Development Studies, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, India.
Journal of Biosocial Science
|October 19, 2011
Summary
Engaging husbands in maternal health programs improves women's healthcare access and decision-making. Male knowledge and positive attitudes significantly boost maternal health service utilization in India.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Male involvement in maternal health programs is crucial, especially in male-dominated societies like India.
- Understanding the determinants of male participation in maternal healthcare is vital for improving outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze variations and determinants of maternal healthcare utilization in India.
- To assess the influence of husbands' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on women's healthcare choices.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) III (2005-06).
- Employed descriptive statistics and multivariate models to analyze antenatal care visits, institutional delivery, and healthcare decision-making freedom.
Main Results:
- Husbands' knowledge of pregnancy care and positive gender attitudes correlate with increased maternal healthcare utilization.
- Husbands' presence during antenatal care visits significantly increases institutional delivery rates.
- Women's freedom in healthcare decisions is positively influenced by their husbands' attitudes.
Conclusions:
- Disseminating maternal health knowledge to husbands and encouraging their presence during antenatal care visits can enhance male involvement.
- Policy interventions focusing on male engagement are essential for strengthening maternal health services in India.
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