Male involvement in reproductive health: a management perspective
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Date
2013
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Blackwell Publishing
Abstract
AIMS: The present study outlines the perceptions of participants on male involvement
in reproductive health (RH) from a management perspective.
BACKGROUND: Namibia is one of the African countries affected by cultural and socioeconomic
influences that have persuaded gender roles in a way that hinders
male-partner involvement in RH.
METHOD: A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive design was followed. The target
population included all male and female partners attending a health facility and
all nurse managers (registered nurses in charge) that provided RH services in the
health facility in a northern region in Namibia. Individual interviews were conducted
until data saturation occurred.
RESULTS: The results indicate that the management principles, policy and legislation,
as well as resources to facilitate male involvement in RH, were indicated as barriers
for nurse managers to facilitate male involvement.
CONCLUSION: Male involvement in RH care is needed for an interpersonal and
interactive partnership.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSE MANAGERS: Recommendations are made to establish a partnership
within the current health care framework in which reproductive health
is provided.
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Male involvement, Nurse manager, Partnership, Reproductive health
Citation
Jooste, K. & Amukugo, H. J. (2013). Male involvement in reproductive health: a management perspective. Journalof Nursing Management, 21: 327–338