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Table 3 Men’s involvement during pregnancy, delivery and post-delivery in Burayu, Oromi, Ethiopia, 2016

From: Men’s knowledge and involvement on obstetric danger signs, birth preparedness and complication readiness in Burayu town, Oromia region, Ethiopia

 

Yes (%)

No (%)

Preparation for Delivery

 Arranging for postpartum cultural food expenses

441(84.3)

82(15.7)

 Savings money for emergencies

166 (31.7)

357(68.3)

 Arrangement for skilled birth assistance

161(30.8)

362(69.2)

 Identifying a mode of transportation

337(64.4)

186(35.6)

 Identifying decision maker for emergency

134(25.6)

389(74.4)

 Identifying place of delivery

332(63.5)

191(36.5)

 Arranging blood donors

78(14.9)

445(85.1)

 Clean clothes & other materials for child /Mother

354(67.7)

169(32.3)

 Prevention of HIV mother to child

114(21.8)

409(78.2)

Involvements of Husbands in Antenatal care

 Gives permission only

84(16.1)

439(83.9)

 Money for transport/drugs

395(75.5)

128(24.5)

 Personally accompanies

321(61.4)

202(38.6)

 Donates blood

26(5.0)

497(95.0)

Involvements of Husbands in Delivery

 Gives permission only

102(19.5)

421(80.5)

 Money for transport/drugs

388(74.2)

135(25.8)

 Personally accompanies

378(72.3)

145(27.7)

 Donates blood

40(7.6)

483(92.4)

Involvements of Husbands in Postpartum care

 Gives permission only

82(15.7)

441(84.3)

 Money for transport/drugs

376(71.9)

147(28.1)

 Personally accompanies

334(63.9)

189(36.1)

 Donates blood

23(4.4)

500(95.6)