Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Women’s Perspectives on Male Involvement in Antenatal Care, Labour, and Childbirth

Table 2

Women’s perspective on male involvement in antenatal care.

Characteristic	Number	Percent
Should men participate in ANC services
Yes	258	86.00
No	42	14.00
Why should men participate in ANC services (n = 258)^a
In case of infection, we can both be treated	86	14.1
He will learn about pregnancy and childbirth	207	33.93
He will learn how to support a pregnant woman	198	32.46
It is a demonstration of his love	48	7.87
It will make women feel supported	71	11.64
Why should men stay away from ANC (n = 42)^a
Many men do not have time	21	45.65
Men need to concentrate on their work	5	10.87
ANC is not a place for a man	5	10.87
Pregnancy is women’s affair	15	32.61
Has your partner ever accompanied you to ANC
Yes	169	56.33
No	131	43.67
Did he participate in any ANC service (n = 169)
Yes	57	33.73
No	112	66.27
Did you ever asked your partner to accompany you to the ANC (n = 131)
Yes	17	12.98
No	114	87.02
Why have you never asked him to accompany you to the ANC (n = 114)^a
I know he will not accept to accompany me	40	16.88
He does not have time to attend ANC with me	104	43.88
He is not always around	57	24.05
He has nothing to do at the clinic	3	1.27
His presence will make me uncomfortable	4	1.69
ANC is for only women	11	4.64
His other wives will be unhappy	18	7.59

^aMultiple responses were allowed.