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Iranian men's Perception toward Preconception Care: A Qualitative Content Analysis
Zohreh Yeganeh1, Mozhgan Javadnoori2,3, Azam Moridi4
1Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery
|January 29, 2026
Summary
Preconception care for men is an unfelt and unmet need, with men reporting a lack of knowledge and challenges in reproductive health. Integrating male preconception care is essential to address these specific health requirements.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Men's Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Preconception care traditionally focuses on women, overlooking its importance for men.
- Evidence suggests significant value in preconception care for men.
- Male preconception care is a novel and under-researched area.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore men's perceptions and experiences with preconception care.
- To identify barriers and facilitators for male preconception care.
- To understand men's willingness to engage in integrated preconception care.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 12 married men (aged 20-50).
- Purposeful sampling to maximize participant variation.
- Thematic analysis using Braun and Clarke's approach with MAXQDA 2020 software.
Main Results:
- Four main themes emerged: lack of knowledge, neglected reproductive health, prerequisites for care, and willingness for integration.
- Men perceived preconception care as new and interesting but faced multidimensional challenges.
- The overarching theme identified was 'preconception care for men, an unfelt and unmet need'.
Conclusions:
- Men's preconception care is a new concept with significant unmet needs.
- Addressing men's specific health needs through preconception care is crucial.
- Further research and implementation of male preconception care programs are recommended.
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