Table 2.
Women's perspective on male involvement in antenatal care.
| Characteristic | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Should men participate in ANC services | ||
| Yes | 258 | 86.00 |
| No | 42 | 14.00 |
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| Why should men participate in ANC services (n = 258)a | ||
| In case of infection, we can both be treated | 86 | 14.1 |
| He will learn about pregnancy and childbirth | 207 | 33.93 |
| He will learn how to support a pregnant woman | 198 | 32.46 |
| It is a demonstration of his love | 48 | 7.87 |
| It will make women feel supported | 71 | 11.64 |
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| Why should men stay away from ANC (n = 42)a | ||
| Many men do not have time | 21 | 45.65 |
| Men need to concentrate on their work | 5 | 10.87 |
| ANC is not a place for a man | 5 | 10.87 |
| Pregnancy is women's affair | 15 | 32.61 |
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| Has your partner ever accompanied you to ANC | ||
| Yes | 169 | 56.33 |
| No | 131 | 43.67 |
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| Did he participate in any ANC service (n = 169) | ||
| Yes | 57 | 33.73 |
| No | 112 | 66.27 |
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| Did you ever asked your partner to accompany you to the ANC (n = 131) | ||
| Yes | 17 | 12.98 |
| No | 114 | 87.02 |
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| Why have you never asked him to accompany you to the ANC (n = 114)a | ||
| I know he will not accept to accompany me | 40 | 16.88 |
| He does not have time to attend ANC with me | 104 | 43.88 |
| He is not always around | 57 | 24.05 |
| He has nothing to do at the clinic | 3 | 1.27 |
| His presence will make me uncomfortable | 4 | 1.69 |
| ANC is for only women | 11 | 4.64 |
| His other wives will be unhappy | 18 | 7.59 |
aMultiple responses were allowed.