Table 5 Male involvement in maternal and newborn care
Male involvement in the six aspects of maternal and newborn care (691) | N | % |
|---|---|---|
None | 146 | 21.1% |
1–3 | 323 | 46.7% |
4–5 | 145 | 21.0% |
6 | 77 | 11.1% |
Practices of male partner in pregnancy care and immediate newborn care | ||
Assists with home and child care | 363 | 52.5% |
Allocates money to healthcare needs | 440 | 63.7% |
Provides a domestic helper | 340 | 49.2% |
Encourages women to seek healthcare | 276 | 39.9% |
Accompanies women to healthcare | 255 | 36.9% |
HIV counselling and support together | 181 | 26.2% |