Table 2.
Pregnant women’s expectations from the male partners during pregnancy
| Parameter | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Should men follow the partner to antenatal clinic? | ||
| Yes | 417 | 82.4 |
| No | 89 | 17.6 |
| How frequently should a man follow his wife to antenatal clinic? | ||
| None, not necessary | 89 | 17.6 |
| Once | 32 | 6.3 |
| As many times as possible | 293 | 57.9 |
| All the time | 92 | 18.2 |
| Has your partner followed you to antenatal clinic in this pregnancy? | ||
| Yes | 299 | 59.1 |
| No | 207 | 40.9 |
| Why did he not follow you? (n=207) | ||
| He works in another town | 86 | 41.5 |
| I will feel ashamed if he follows me | 5 | 2.4 |
| I can take care of myself | 55 | 26.6 |
| He should rather go and get money | 19 | 9.2 |
| It is not the custom | 9 | 4.3 |
| Others | 33 | 15.9 |
| Have you done an ultrasound scan in this pregnancy? | ||
| Yes | 422 | 83.4 |
| No | 84 | 16.6 |
| Did your partner follow you? (n=422) | ||
| Yes | 172 | 40.8 |
| No | 250 | 59.2 |
| Is it necessary to educate men whose partners are pregnant? | ||
| Yes | 409 | 80.8 |
| No | 97 | 19.2 |
| *What should they be taught? (n = 409) | ||
| Effect of pregnancy on the woman | 120 | 29.3 |
| How to take care of a pregnant woman | 315 | 77.0 |
| How to be patient with their partners | 115 | 28.1 |
| Sex during pregnancy | 103 | 25.2 |
*
Multiple responses were allowed