Male involvement in birth preparedness through health Facility community dialogue in kajiado county- Kenya
Hellen n. Mutsi,
priscilla n. Kabue,
Justus w. Ngatia
Abstract:Birth preparedness enables families to prepare for pregnancy thus increasing the uptake of antenatal care, skilled birthing, and postnatal care, enhancing readiness to handle pregnancy complications and first delays experienced in seeking obstetric care. Male partners influence maternal health outcomes due to their financial power and cultural endowment. Health facility community dialogue through maternity open days provides a platform for pregnant mothers, and their families/ community to interact with health… Show more
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