Community perspectives: An exploration of potential barriers to men’s involvement in maternity care in a central Tanzanian community

摘要

Background Male involvement in maternal health has been linked to positive health outcomes for women and children, as they control household resources and make significant decisions, which influence maternal health. Despite of the important role they have in maternal health care, their actual involvement remains low. The objective of this study was to explore community perspectives on potential barriers to men’s involvement in maternity care in central Tanzania.