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Womens perception of male involvement during pregnancy and labour in University College Hospital, Ibadan

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: In Nigeria, male involvement practice is almost a mirage in term of labour and delivery support among women. In spite, of it help at reducing complications. The aim of the study is to assess perception of different tribes towards male involvement during pregnancy and labour, the educated, non educated, employed, unemployed and perceived barriers respectively. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was employed. Self structured questionnaires were used to elicit information. Descriptive statistics were used to present results and hypotheses tested with chi square P≥ 0.05. Majority of the respondents were Yoruba (91%) and they had a good perception. Furthermore, (94%) of the educated had good perception and (57%) employed respondents had a good perception. About, 48.6% of the respondents opined that major barrier to male involvement is lack of adequate infrastructure. Therefore, there is a great need to address infrastructure and hospital policy, that will in turn lead to a good outcome for labour in women. Key words: Male involvement, perception, labour, pregnancy.

Source: International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery

DOI: 10.5897/ijnm2019.0373

Authors: O. Ojo. Iyanuoluwa, A. Fafure Adegolarin, B. Ani Odinaka

Institution: University of Ibadan

Language: English

Topic: Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2990572332