Male involvement has shown to yield positive results in the health of the women and their children, according to many studies conducted earlier in India and Abroad. This study thus subscribes to the hypothesis that interventions that include men during pregnancy and childbirth has greater and positive impact on maternal and child health. Taking references from similar studies which assessed male involvement in either qualitative or quantitative fashion, this study utilizes mixed methods wherein the quantitative data and qualitative data were collected concurrently to understand Male involvement in terms of Awareness levels, reproductive health patterns, preferences and perception regarding the health care services available, factors influencing health services seeking behavior, male partner’s support during all the significant events during pregnancy, delivery and childcare, financial and emotional support from the male partner, assistance obtained from 'Mitanins', Auxiliary nurse midwives, 'Anganwad'i workers, Doctors, and assistance derived from the social network, i.e Neighbors and family members. The findings of the study maybe useful further to frame appropriate and relevant policies to encourage male involvement in their partner’s pregnancy and childbirth.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- INTRODUCTION
- STUDY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
- STUDY APPROACH AND METHODS
- SAMPLING PATTERN
- STUDY ANALYSIS
- IMPORTANT OBSERVATIONS
- STUDY SUGGESTIONS & CONCLUSION
- LIMITATIONS
- REFERENCES
- ANNEXURES
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis explores the role of male involvement in their partner's pregnancy and childbirth in the Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, India. The study aims to understand the levels of male awareness, reproductive health patterns, preferences and perceptions regarding healthcare services, factors influencing health services seeking behavior, and male partner's support during pregnancy, delivery, and childcare.
- Male involvement in pregnancy and childbirth
- Factors influencing male participation in maternal healthcare
- Impact of male involvement on maternal and child health outcomes
- Community health worker involvement in promoting male participation
- Social and cultural influences on male involvement in pregnancy and childbirth
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Executive Summary: This section provides an overview of the study's purpose, methodology, and key findings. It highlights the significance of male involvement in maternal health and the hypothesis that interventions involving men during pregnancy and childbirth have positive effects on maternal and child health.
- Introduction: This chapter lays the groundwork for the study by discussing the context of male involvement in maternal health in India and globally. It explores existing literature on the topic and identifies the rationale for conducting the study.
- Study Aims and Objectives: This chapter outlines the specific aims and objectives of the study, defining the research questions and the scope of the investigation. It clarifies the study's focus on understanding male awareness, participation, and support in the context of pregnancy and childbirth in Bilaspur.
- Study Approach and Methods: This chapter details the research methodology employed in the study, including the mixed methods approach used to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. It describes the sampling techniques, data collection tools, and data analysis methods used to answer the research questions.
- Sampling Pattern: This section delves into the specific sampling strategy used in the study, explaining how the 50 couples were selected from different locations in Bilaspur. It clarifies the inclusion criteria for participants and the rationale for the random stratified sampling technique.
- Study Analysis: This chapter presents the analysis of the data collected through questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. It explores the findings related to male involvement in different aspects of pregnancy and childbirth, including awareness levels, preferences for healthcare services, support provided by male partners, and the influence of social and cultural factors.
- Important Observations: This section highlights key observations from the study, emphasizing the positive impact of male involvement in most cases and highlighting the challenges and complications associated with limited male participation. It also acknowledges the role of government initiatives in raising awareness about maternal health issues.
- Study Suggestions & Conclusion: This chapter provides recommendations based on the study's findings, suggesting strategies for enhancing male involvement in pregnancy and childbirth. It concludes by summarizing the key findings and their implications for improving maternal and child health outcomes.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The keywords associated with this thesis include male involvement, pregnancy, childbirth, maternal health, child health, healthcare services, community health workers, Anganwadi workers, Mitanins, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India, mixed methods, qualitative research, quantitative research, exploratory study, social determinants of health, gender roles, cultural influences.
- Quote paper
- Vijeyata Naidu (Author), 2015, Male invovlement in their partner's pregnancy and childbirth, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/304003
