Determining the Level Of husband Involvement In Wives Antenatal Care In Suburban Area

Dr. Swati Dahake; Late Dr. Ratnendra Shinde

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Determining the Level Of husband Involvement In Wives Antenatal Care In Suburban Area

Dr. Swati Dahake, Late Dr. Ratnendra Shinde

Abstract :

Background: Husbands tend to be decision makers within the family. Male involvement has been recognised as having great impact on women�s utilisation of maternal healthcare service which can be used to reduce the maternal morbidities and improve maternal health. Aim and Objectives: To assess the level of involvement of husbands in antenatal care and to assess the factors influencing their involvement in antenatal care. Methods: A cross sectional study of 86 husbands of pregnant women enrolled in urban slum community of Mumbai. Results: Study findings revealed that majority of the respondents 53(62%) had low level of involvement while 33(38%) had high level of involvement in antenatal care. Job and health staff attitude are the major factor influencing the involvement of husbands in antenatal care.