Table 2.
Level of male participation in antenatal care.
| Indicator | Frequency | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Plan the time and place for ANC with the wife | 253 | (66.4) |
| (2) Take the wife for pregnancy test | 138 | (36.2) |
| (3) Accompany the wife during pregnancy examinations | 136 | (35.7) |
| (4) Discuss wife's pregnancy with health workers | 218 | (57.2) |
| (5) Help pregnant wife with household chores | 135 | (35.4) |
| (6) Remind the wife to exercise during pregnancy as recommended | 153 | (40.2) |
| (7) Not smoke near pregnant wife | 232 | (60.9) |
| (8) Prepare potential blood donors for emergencies during pregnancy | 109 | (28.6) |
| Level of male participation in ANC: | ||
| (i) Low participation | 224 | (58.8) |
| (ii) High participation | 157 | (41.2) |
ANC: antenatal care.