Table 3.
Extent of male involvement* in maternity care, Nigeria (n=145)
| Variables | High (Always) n (%) | Moderate(Often) n (%) | Low (Sometimes) | Very low (Rarely) n (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. I make arrangement for a skilled birth attendant | 54 (37.2) | 25 (17.2) | 62 (42.9) | 4 (2.8) | 2.89 (0.951) |
| 2. I make arrangement for a blood donor | 23 (15.9) | 21 (14.5) | 84 (57.9) | 17 (11.7) | 2.34 (0.885) |
| 3. I make arrangement for someone who will accompany my partner to the hospital | 37 (25.5) | 45 (31.0) | 57 (39.3) | 6 (4.1) | 2.78 (0.878) |
| 4. I buy things for the arrival of the baby with my spouse | 70 (40.3) | 63 (43.4) | 12 (8.4) | 0 (0) | 3.40 (0.639) |
| 5. I made arrangement for transportation | 58 (40.0) | 34 (23.4) | 53 (36.6) | 0 (0) | 3.03 (0.877) |
| 6. I accompany my partner to the hospital myself | 56 (38.6) | 78 (53.8) | 9 (6.2) | 2 (1.4) | 3.30 (0.647) |
| 7. Keeping money in case of emergency | 62 (42.8) | 75 (51.7) | 8 (5.5) | 0 (0) | 3.37 (0.589) |
| 8. I stay with my wife during labor and delivery | 45 (31.0) | 37 (25.5) | 59 (40.7) | 4 (2.8) | 2.85 (0.900) |
| Overall mean | 2.99 |
*
Level of involvement: Mean <2.5 low; 2.5–3.25 moderate; >3.25 high.