Table 2 Attitude statements reflecting the role of men
Domain of expectations for the role of men | Attitude statement |
|---|---|
Direct assistance with pregnancy and child rearing | Husbands do not need to help with child care |
Knowledge to facilitate involvement | Husbands do not need to know the danger signs during pregnancy and childbirth |
Husbands do not need to have contraceptive knowledge | |
Inter-spousal communication and shared decision-making | Contraceptive decision making depends only on wife |
Men should tell their wives if they have contracted an STI | |
Men should not disclose to their wives they have contracted HIV infection |