Table 3 Distribution of the views of women’s spouses on spousal support during delivery (N = 340)
From: Views on spousal support during delivery: a Turkey experience
Views of women’s spouses on spousal support during delivery | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Willing to provide their spouses with support during delivery | ||
Yes | 122 | 71.8 |
Type of the demanded support (n = 122)a | ||
Physical support (massage, helping women walk, breathing exercises etc.) | 90 | 73.7 |
Emotional support | 32 | 26.3 |
The period men wanted to participate in (n = 122)a | ||
The entire birth process | 82 | 67.3 |
The painful period of delivery | 40 | 32.7 |
The reason for being unwilling to participate in (n = 48)b | ||
The idea that there was no need for it | 30 | 62.5 |
Fear | 13 | 27.0 |
Embarrassment | 5 | 10.5 |