Sodeinde K, Atinge S, Osinaike A, Emejuru J, Omotayo O, Orbih O, Oyedeji O, Oyiogu G. Perception and predictors of spousal involvement in antenatal care by women attending immunization clinic at babcock university teaching hospital, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Niger J Clin Pract 2023;
26:376-382. [PMID:
37203099 DOI:
10.4103/njcp.njcp_94_22]
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Abstract
Background
The level of spousal involvement in antenatal care (ANC) is not what it should be. This is a concern because a number of preventable maternal and neonatal mortality or morbidity can be attributed to a lack of interest or participation in ANC by their spouses, which usually result in a delay in seeking healthcare and/or delay in reaching a healthcare facility.
Aim
To assess the degree of spousal involvement in ANC among women accessing care at the Immunization Clinic in Babcock University Teaching Hospital (BUTH), Ogun State, Nigeria.
Patients and Methods
This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Two hundred and sixty-eight (268) women who attended the antenatal clinic in their last pregnancy participated in the study. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered in an interview-based manner to each participant. Data were entered and analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 22.0).
Results
There was good spousal involvement (56%) in ANC. Statistically significant associations were found between the age, education level, occupation, and income of the spouses and their involvement (P < 0.05).
Conclusion
Spousal involvement in ANC in this study was above average. Measures that can consolidate the identified predictors of good spousal involvement in ANC should be adopted.
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