Open AccessInvolvement of male spouse in care during pregnancy in rural areas of district Varanasi
Author(s) -
Rajendra Pal Singh,
Alok Kumar,
Sangeeta Kansal
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1425_20
Subject(s) - spouse , medicine , pregnancy , socioeconomic status , childbirth , health facility , reproductive health , demography , rural area , logistic regression , family medicine , environmental health , population , health services , pathology , genetics , sociology , anthropology , biology
Lack of male spouse involvement can affect the delays in the decision to take health care facilities, these are the main contributing factor for increasing maternal mortality and child death ratio. Men involvement in reproductive and sexual health including child health is important in reducing teenage pregnancy, maternal mortality, infant mortality, risky abortions, and total fertility rate. This study aimed to assess the awareness and practices of male spouse in maternal care services in rural areas.