Factors that influence male involvement in sexual and reproductive health in Western Kenya: a qualitative study / Monica A. Onyango  

Public ISBD Title : Factors that influence male involvement in sexual and reproductive health in Western Kenya: a qualitative study Authors: Monica A. Onyango ; Sam Owoko, Author ; Monica Oguttu, Author Publisher: Benin City [Nigeria] : Women's Health and Action Centre Publication Date: 2010 Series: African Journal of Reproductive Health, ISSN 2131-3606 No. 14(4) Uniform Titles: African Journal of Reproductive Health Pagination: p.33-44, tab. Layout: Journal Article ISSN (or other code): 1118-4841 Languages : English Keywords: Reproductive Medicine  Gender Identity  Male  Causality  Kenya Abstract: This study explored factors that influence male involvement in reproductive health in western Kenya. Qualitative study design was used. From December 2008 to February 2009, data were collected via in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) at three provinces of western Kenya. Twelve in-depth interviews and eight FGDs were conducted. Five participants in in-depth interviews were female, seven were male. Four of the FGDs had all-male participants, four all-female. The factors that influence male involvement in reproductive health emerged in two themes, namely gender norms and the traditional approaches used to implement reproductive health and family planning programs. Any strategy taken to involve men in reproductive health must therefore consider addressing these two factors. A review of the traditional approaches of implementing reproductive health is necessary to make them more male-friendly (Afr J Reprod Health 2010; 14[4]: 33-43). Link for e-copy: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/67831/55925 Factors that influence male involvement in sexual and reproductive health in Western Kenya: a qualitative study [] / Monica A. Onyango ; Sam Owoko, Author ; Monica Oguttu, Author . - Benin City (WHARC Complex, KM 11 Lagos-Benin Expressway, Igue-Iyeha, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria) : Women's Health and Action Centre, 2010 . - p.33-44, tab. : Journal Article. - (African Journal of Reproductive Health, ISSN 2131-3606; 14(4)) . ISSN : 1118-4841 Work : African Journal of Reproductive Health Languages : English Keywords: Reproductive Medicine  Gender Identity  Male  Causality  Kenya Abstract: This study explored factors that influence male involvement in reproductive health in western Kenya. Qualitative study design was used. From December 2008 to February 2009, data were collected via in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) at three provinces of western Kenya. Twelve in-depth interviews and eight FGDs were conducted. Five participants in in-depth interviews were female, seven were male. Four of the FGDs had all-male participants, four all-female. The factors that influence male involvement in reproductive health emerged in two themes, namely gender norms and the traditional approaches used to implement reproductive health and family planning programs. Any strategy taken to involve men in reproductive health must therefore consider addressing these two factors. A review of the traditional approaches of implementing reproductive health is necessary to make them more male-friendly (Afr J Reprod Health 2010; 14[4]: 33-43). Link for e-copy: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajrh/article/view/67831/55925

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