Who is most vulnerable? Factors associated with presenting to antenatal care without a male partner in Northern Tanzania

CONCLUSION: Policy change allowing women to present to care with other supportive family members could promote earlier presentation to first ANC. Unmarried women may be at a disadvantage in presenting to ANC when policies mandate attendance with a male partner. Male partners of multiparous women should be encouraged to provide pregnancy support even after first pregnancies, and a wholistic emphasis (beyond HIV testing) on first ANC could encourage male engagement beyond the initial appointment.PMID:38489854 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103962

Source: Midwifery - March 15, 2024 Category: Midwifery Authors: Saumya S Sao Jessica N Coleman Linda Minja Rimel N Mwamba Godfrey A Kisigo Haika Osaki Jenny Renju Blandina T Mmbaga Melissa H Watt Source Type: research