Factors Influencing Male Involvement In Maternity Health Care Service
Abstract
This study, titled “Factors Influencing Male Involvement In Maternity Health Care Service Using Obio/Akpor Local Government Area As a Case Study,” aims to assess the level of male involvement in maternity health care services in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, assess the socio-economic factors influencing male participation in maternity health care, also to assess the cultural and religious factors influencing male participation in maternity health care and to propose effective strategies to enhance male involvement in maternity health care for improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes. The research design adopted for this study is a descriptive survey. The population of the study comprises 439,445 male In Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, and a sample size of 400 male was determined using the Taro Yamane formula for sample size determination. The sampling technique employed was simple random sampling, ensuring that each male had an equal chance of being selected. The study found that male involvement in maternity health care services was low, with 40.16% of men reporting financial constraints as a significant barrier to participation. Socio-economic factors such as work schedules (39.70%) and economic responsibilities (35.24%) were identified as key hindrances. Cultural and religious beliefs, including traditional gender roles (40.41%) and religious teachings (35.51%), also discouraged male participation. However, respondents supported strategies like health education programs (42.56%) and flexible clinic hours (40.78%) as ways to improve involvement. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the health education programs should be developed and implemented to raise awareness among men about the importance of their involvement in maternity care. Furthermore, health care facilities should adopt flexible clinic hours to accommodate the work schedules of men.
Aims and Objectives
The primary objective of this study is to assess the factors influencing male involvement in maternity health care service using Obio/Akpor Local Government Area as a case study. Specific objectives includes:
- To assess the level of male involvement in maternity health care services in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
- To assess the socio-economic factors influencing male participation in maternity health care.
- To assess the cultural and religious factors influencing male participation in maternity health care.
- Propose effective strategies to enhance male involvement in maternity health care for improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
Research Questions
This study will answer the following research questions:
- To assess the level of male involvement in maternity health care services in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area?
- To assess the socio-economic factors influencing male participation in maternity health care?
- To assess the cultural and religious factors influencing male participation in maternity health care?
- Propose effective strategies to enhance male involvement in maternity health care for improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes?
Chapter One
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter introduces the Factors Influencing Male Involvement In Maternity Health Care Service and its relevance, states the research problems, research questions, and objectives, provides a background of the study, and should also include the research hypothesis [INTRO75471]…
Chapter Two: Literature Review
2.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter provides the background and context of the research problems, reviews the existing literature on the Factors Influencing Male Involvement In Maternity Health Care Service, and acknowledges the contributions of scholars who have previously conducted similar research [REV75471] …
Table of Content
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Background to the study
1.3 Statement of problem
1.4 Objectives of the study
1.5 Research Questions
1.6 Significance of the study
1.7 Scope of Study
1.8 Operational Definition Of Terms
CHAPTER TWO : Literature Review
2.1 Conceptual Review
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.3 Empirical Review
2.4 Summary of Literature Review
CHAPTER THREE : Methodology
3.1 Design
3.2 Setting
3.3 Target population
3.4 Sampling
3.5 Sampling technique
3.6 Instruments for data collection
3.7 Validity of instrument
3.8 Reliability of Instrument
3.9 Method of data collection
3.10 Method of data analysis
3.11 Ethical consideration
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
5.1 Key findings
5.2 Implications of findings to nursing
5.3 Limitations of the study
5.4 Summary of the study
5.5 Conclusion
5.6 Recommendations
5.7 Suggestions for further studies
APPENDIX
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