Adult male involvement in maternity care in Enugu
State, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Adult male involvement in maternity care in Enugu State, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Introduction Men are the key decision makers in the family and play a crucial role in the reproductive health of partners, in Nigeria. This study assessed adult male involvement in maternity care in Enugu south local government area, Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods This community-based study was cond...

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Main Authors:	Chisom J. Mbadugha, Chinenye J. Anetekhai, Adaobi L. Obiekwu, Ijeoma Okonkwo, Justin A. Ingwu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	European Publishing 2019-09-01
Series:	European Journal of Midwifery
Subjects:	male partners obstetric care maternity care male involvement
Online Access:	http://www.journalssystem.com/ejm/MALE-INVOLVEMENT-IN-MATERNITY-CARE-IN-ENUGU-STATE-NIGERIA-A-CROSS-SECTIONAL-STUDY,112258,0,2.html

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