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Towards a global framework for assessing male involvement in maternal health: results of an international Delphi study.
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- Preferences for and Experiences of Antenatal and Postpartum Male Partner Support Among Kenyan Women Living with HIV.AIDS and behavior · 2026Article
- Couple Relationships and Interaction During Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Review of Key Relational Dynamics.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Review
- Male support for family planning and contraceptive use by their partners during the COVID-19 pandemic in selected states in Nigeria: a qualitative explorative study.Reproductive health · 2026Article
- Scheduled couple consultations during pregnancy as a lever to increase male involvement in maternal health: results of a qualitative photovoice study in Mozambique.International health · 2025Article
- The mental health impact on women of engaging men in health interventions in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- A questionnaire for a conceptual framework and interdisciplinary public health research using the Delphi technique-development and validation.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Strategies for men's engagement and its effectiveness in improving child health and immunization-a rapid review.Frontiers in public health · 2025Review
- Exploration of Nakivale Refugees' and Stakeholders' Perceptions and Priorities of Male Engagement in Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum, and Family Planning: A Qualitative Study.Journal of pregnancy · 2025Article
- Gender and mental health of adolescents: A conceptual framework developed in a Delphi study.PloS one · 2025Article
- Exploring Factors Associated with Limited Male Partner Involvement in Maternal Health: A Sesotho Socio-Cultural Perspective from the Free State, South Africa.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Effect of male partners' involvement and support on reproductive, maternal and child health and well-being in East Africa: A scoping review.Health science reports · 2024Article
- Associations between Contraceptive Decision-Making and Marital Contraceptive Communication and use in Rural Maharashtra, India.Studies in family planning · 2022Article
- Prevalence and barriers to male involvement in antenatal care in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A facility-based mixed-methods study.PloS one · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeCurrently, no standard instrument exists for assessing the concept of male involvement in maternal health, hampering comparison of results and interpretation of the literature. The aim of this study was to construct the key elements of a global multidimensional male involvement framework, based on the latest evidence and input of experts in the field.
methodsFor this purpose, a Delphi study, including an international panel of 26 experts, was carried out. The study consisted of three rounds, with 92% of respondents completing all three surveys. Experts were asked to rate indicators within six categories in terms of validity, feasibility, sensitivity, specificity and context robustness. Furthermore, they were encouraged to clarify their rating with open text responses. Indicators were excluded or adapted according to experts' feedback before inclusion. A 85% agreement was used as threshold for consensus.
resultsA general consensus was reached for a global framework for assessing male involvement in maternal health, consisting of five categories: involvement in communication, involvement in decision-making, practical involvement, physical involvement and emotional involvement.
conclusionsUsing the male involvement framework as a tool to assess the concept of male involvement in maternal health at local, national, and international levels could allow improved assessment and comparison of study findings. Further research is needed for refining the indicators according to context and exploring how shared decision-making, gender equality and women's empowerment can be assessed and facilitated within male involvement programmes.
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