Problems faced in Male Involvement in MNCH Services and Solutions
Some Problems reported by Male Participants
We conducted a survey to look into problems that currently limits the male from carrying out their role when it comes to Maternal, and Child Health, We had over 200 response, here are the dominant responses;
No Paternity Leave for Dads
The Nature of Jobs/Working hours
The Attitude of the Wife
The Attitude of the Health Workers
The hospital's policy
Tradition
Social Stereotype
Finances
Poor knowledge on Maternal and Child Health.
Fear
Solutions
We decided to come up with some solutions that will address some of the problems highlighted by the male participants
The Nigerian labor act should be reviewed to recognize paternity leave across all states and organisations in Nigeria.
Men should be educated on male involvement in maternal, newborn and child health
Men should be creative with how they get involved in maternal newborn and child health
Health workers should be trained on male involvement in maternal newborn and child health.
More Solutions
Health care providers should be encouraged to have a positive attitudes towards male involvement in maternal newborn and child health services
Community dialogues with traditional and community leaders on male involvement in maternal newborn and child health and
More conversations should be held on social media platforms on Male involvement in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health.
Financial plans should be made in preparation for pregnancy, delivery and after delivery