2016
DOI: 10.11591/.v5i1.4762
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Barriers to Males Involvement in Family Planning Services in Arba Minch Town, Southern Ethiopia: Qualitative Case Study

Abstract: Effective utilization of family planning services are major contributors of improved maternal health. This, in turn, needs adequate involvement of male partners through direct uptake the services and approval of the spouses' usage. Yet the family planning method utilization as well as male involvement is indicated to be low in Ethiopia. Qualitative case study was conducted in August 2015 in Arba Minch town to identify barriers to male involvement in uptake of family planning services. Open ended, semistructure… Show more

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“…Positive attitude counteracts the prevailing hostile environment fueled by myths and misconceptions surrounding uptake and male partner involvement in family planning [ 18 ]. Our findings are consistent with studies that cite misconceptions and fear of side effects as the major deterrents for male involvement in family planning [ 19 21 ]. Subjective norms such as escorting the partner to the clinic and motivation to show support for the woman was perceived to motivate some male partners to be involved in family planning.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…Positive attitude counteracts the prevailing hostile environment fueled by myths and misconceptions surrounding uptake and male partner involvement in family planning [ 18 ]. Our findings are consistent with studies that cite misconceptions and fear of side effects as the major deterrents for male involvement in family planning [ 19 21 ]. Subjective norms such as escorting the partner to the clinic and motivation to show support for the woman was perceived to motivate some male partners to be involved in family planning.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%