Pathways towards the efficacy of mother and baby program in increasing male partner involvement in maternal health: A case of Mt Hampden.
- Author
- Muguti, Piniel A.
- Title
- Pathways towards the efficacy of mother and baby program in increasing male partner involvement in maternal health: A case of Mt Hampden.
- Abstract
- Maternity is a great experience to many women. However, some find it as the worst experience. This is because maternity may bring negative outcomes. Pregnant mothers face many challenges during maternity. The major problems encountered are maternal and neo-natal mortalities. Maternal and neo-natal problems are caused by socio-cultural factors, health complications, and lack of male partners involvement. The pregnant and new mothers require support from male partners so they enjoy great experience of maternity. The aim of the research is to investigate the pathways towards the efficacy of mother and baby program in increasing the involvement of male partners in maternal health. The study was conducted in Mt Hampden. Mt Hampden is situated in Zvimba District, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe. A qualitative approach using case study research design was used during the study. Using purposive sampling technique, twenty people were interviewed. Data was collected through focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, observations, and key-informant interviews. Thematic analysis was then used to analyse the data. The gathered data highlights that male partners were not participating in maternal health because of socio-cultural factors, for instance, patriarchal norms and values, traditional gender roles, stigma and masculinity, and lack of education. The study therefore come up with pathways towards the increase of male partners in maternal health.
- Date
- June 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Efficacy
- Maternal Health
- Supervisor
- Ms. R. Muregi
- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
- Media
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