A survey of 233 pregnant women attending a hospital in Ethiopia because of an obstetric problem found a strong correlation between husbands being involved in planning for maternal health and the woman attending an …
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A survey of 1,838 mothers, 1,194 husbands and 1,353 mothers/mothers-in-law in Uttar Pradesh, India, has found low levels of breastfeeding and low levels of knowledge and support by husbands and mothers-in-law. …
An evaluation of Plan International programmes in Tanzania and Zimbabwe seeking to engage men in maternal and newborn health found an outcome that was not sought by researchers at the …
A survey in Kenya of 2,141 married mothers attending clinics for baby immunisations has identified a range of factors associated with male attendance at clinics during the antenatal period. 35% …
Interviews with 27 fathers in Tanzania, in the Morogoro region, found how they advocate for more respectful care. “In response to poor service, men reported being outspoken about what they …
A survey of information needs of fathers of newborns in China has identified three distinct groups of fathers with differently expressed needs. The survey covered 206 fathers at the hospital …
We have nominated this evaluation for exceptional quality. It exemplifies approaches that are rare in maternal and newborn healthcare: The intervention was designed and delivered to engage with both mothers …
A study of the experience of 37 Nigerian fathers of babies in the neonatal unit in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, has revealed a low level of family inclusion. 73% of fathers …
A study in rural Tanzania involving 38 fathers of babies under 6 months old has gained new insights into how fathers can support exclusive breastfeeding, even in the face of …
A scoping review of 18 studies of fathers’ perspectives on breastfeeding has identified a range of ways that fathers can and do support breastfeeding. Examples include: Respecting the woman’s decision …