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Male Participation in Family Planning: Human Behaviour Perspective
1Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health, School of Social Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
|March 24, 2016
Summary
Male participation in family planning (FP) is crucial for reproductive health and population management, yet remains low. Factors like education, economic status, and societal norms significantly influence male involvement in preventing unwanted pregnancies.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Family planning (FP) is integral to reproductive health, aiming to prevent unwanted pregnancies and ensure maternal and child well-being.
- Ideally, FP involves equal couple responsibility, but male participation is often disproportionately low.
- This study investigates the extent and determinants of male engagement in preventing unwanted pregnancies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the nature and level of male participation in family planning.
- To identify multidimensional factors influencing male involvement in preventing unwanted pregnancies.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data.
- Employed a cross-sectional, descriptive, and observational research design.
Main Results:
- Despite high awareness, male participation in FP is notably low.
- Higher education and income levels of couples are associated with increased male participation (ORs ranging from 1.570 to 2.436).
- Participation is higher in rural areas and among Dalit communities, influenced by social stigma, religious practices, patriarchal norms, and gender roles.
Conclusions:
- Male participation is vital for effective population management.
- Low male engagement is attributed to patriarchal notions, defined gender roles, ineffective FP programs, and biological factors.
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