Maternal Health: a Qualitative Study of Male Partners’ Participation in Lagos, Nigeria

Adejoh, Samuel Ojima; Olorunlana, Adetayo; Olaosebikan, Olatunji

doi:10.1007/s12529-017-9659-y

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“…For instance, Pleck et al describe in their study the evolution of fatherhood in America: from the colonial father to the breadwinner, to the modern involved dad, to the coparenting father [48]. Within the Saharan African context, some researchers have explored male partner involvement in maternal care [16,[49][50][51][52][53]. However, understanding the needs of first-time fathers at this crucial time remains an understudied area.…”

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Experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers in pregnancy-related care: a qualitative study in south-East Nigeria

Onyeze-Joe¹,

Godin²

2020

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background: Given the relevance of paternal involvement in maternal care, there is a need to prepare first-time fathers to participate in pregnancy and childbirth actively. This study explores the experiences and needs of firsttime fathers; and how these influences their involvement during pregnancy and childbirth in Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted. Semi-structured interviews with 50 men recruited from rural and urban workplaces, hospitals, and markets, generated data used to explore the experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers' in pregnancy-related care in south-east Nigeria. All data were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis.Results: Six major themes were identified: gender roles, antenatal involvement, care costs and delivery choices, need to be informed, dealing with emotions, and dealing with the delivery day. The key finding reveals that inexperience and perceptions of gender roles greatly influenced the support provided by first-time fathers to their spouses and the support they received from their social support networks. Two primary needs were identified: need to be informed and the need to know about the cost of care in health settings. First-time fathers acknowledged the role of information on their decision making and final choices.Conclusion: Findings reveal the influence of gender norms, beliefs, and social support on first-time fathers' involvement in pregnancy and childbirth. This study also highlights the urgent need to provide informational support for first-time fathers and presents insights into what hospitals can do to achieve this need.

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Experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers in pregnancy-related care: a qualitative study in south-East Nigeria

Onyeze-Joe¹,

Godin²

2020

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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“…For instance, Pleck et al describe in their study the evolution of fatherhood in America: from the colonial father to the breadwinner, to the modern involved dad, to the co-parenting father (48). Within the Saharan African context, some researchers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 have explored male partner involvement in maternal care (16,(49)(50)(51)(52)(53). However, understanding the needs of first-time fathers at this crucial time remains an understudied area.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers in pregnancy related care: a qualitative study in south-east Nigeria.

Onyeze-Joe

Godin

2020

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Background Given the relevance of paternal involvement in maternal care, there is a need to prepare first-time fathers to participate in pregnancy and childbirth actively. This study explores the experiences and needs of first-time fathers; and how these influences their involvement during pregnancy and childbirth in Nigeria. Methods A descriptive qualitative study was conducted. Semi-structured interviews with 50 men recruited from rural and urban workplaces, hospitals, and markets, generated data used to explore the experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers' in pregnancyrelated care in south-east Nigeria. All data were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Results Six major themes were identified: gender roles, antenatal involvement, care costs and delivery choices, need to be informed, dealing with emotions, and dealing with the delivery day. The key finding reveals that inexperience and perceptions of gender roles greatly influenced the support provided by first-time fathers to their spouses and the support they received from their social support networks. Two primary needs were identified: need to be informed and the need to know about the cost of care in health settings. First-time fathers acknowledged the role of information on their decision making and final choices. Conclusion Findings reveal the influence of gender norms, beliefs, and social support on first-time fathers' involvement in pregnancy and childbirth. This study also highlights the urgent need to provide informational support for first-time fathers and presents insights into what hospitals can do to achieve this need.

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“…describe in their study the evolution of fatherhood in America: from the colonial father to the breadwinner, to the modern involved dad, to the co-parenting father (48). Within the Saharan African context, some researchers have explored male partner involvement in maternal care (16,(49)(50)(51)(52)(53).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers in pregnancy related care: a qualitative study in south-east Nigeria.

Onyeze-Joe

Godin

2020

Preprint

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Background Given the relevance of paternal involvement in maternal care, there is a need to prepare first-time fathers to participate in pregnancy and childbirth actively. This study explores the experiences and needs of first-time fathers; and how these influences their involvement during pregnancy and childbirth in Nigeria. Methods A descriptive qualitative study was conducted. Semi-structured interviews with 50 men recruited from rural and urban workplaces, hospitals, and markets, generated data used to explore the experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers’ in pregnancy-related care in south-east Nigeria. All data were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Results Six major themes were identified: gender roles, antenatal involvement, care costs and delivery choices, need to be informed, dealing with emotions, and dealing with the delivery day. The key finding reveals that inexperience and perceptions of gender roles greatly influenced the support provided by first-time fathers to their spouses and the support they received from their social support networks. Two primary needs were identified: need to be informed and the need to know about the cost of care in health settings. First-time fathers acknowledged the role of information on their decision making and final choices. Conclusion Findings reveal the influence of gender norms, beliefs, and social support on first-time fathers’ involvement in pregnancy and childbirth. This study also highlights the urgent need to provide informational support for first-time fathers and presents insights into what hospitals can do to achieve this need. Keywords: male involvement, first-time fathers, pregnancy, qualitative, Nigeria

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Maternal Health: a Qualitative Study of Male Partners’ Participation in Lagos, Nigeria

Cited by 18 publications

References 33 publications

Experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers in pregnancy-related care: a qualitative study in south-East Nigeria

Experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers in pregnancy-related care: a qualitative study in south-East Nigeria

Experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers in pregnancy related care: a qualitative study in south-east Nigeria.

Experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers in pregnancy related care: a qualitative study in south-east Nigeria.

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