Influence of Social Cultural Factors on Male Involvement in Antenatal Care in Baringo County Referral Hospital Kenya
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https://doi.org/10.47604/ijgs.2925Keywords:
Antenatal Care, Antenatal Clinic, Antiretroviral Drugs, Family Planning, Immunization, Participation, PostpartumAbstract
Purpose: Male participation in the Antenatal Care is essential for realization of social, cultural factors. This study sought to analyze the factors influencing male involvement in the care of their expectant wives, collect views of mothers attending the clinics and men found there and come up with measures on how to enable both parents be responsible to the unborn.
Methodology: This research was guided by use of cross-sectional survey in which both qualitative and quantitative data was collected. Data was obtained by means of questionnaires, interview guides and observation schedules. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data. Secondary data was collected from documented information to support primary data. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select the sample from the target population of expectant mothers in the antenatal clinic at Baringo County Referral Hospitals to explore their views on why their husbands do not attend clinic appointments with them. The men who accompanied their wives were also engaged in an in-depth interview to examine their reasons for coming to the clinic. The researchers sampled 150 participants and 3 nurses. Data collection was done by the investigator assisted.
Findings: The data collected was processed, coded and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social sciences (SPSS). The findings of the research which were presented using tables were that; social cultural factors, and health related services influenced male participation in the antenatal clinic.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The researchers also found out that the clients were impressively aware of the services offered and other activities carried out in the clinic. The researchers however, concluded that there was need for the facility especially the clinic area to improve in terms of space and sitting arrangements to accommodate all mothers and their spouses comfortably and add more doctors to facilitate quick and quality services to the clients. The researchers also felt the need to advocate for policy formulation so.
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