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Jimmy J A, Lamawal Lawrence A, Nkamare M B, Berefagha W L. Perceived husbands’ support during pregnancy and childbirth among women in yenagoa metropolis, bayelsa state. PCNM 2024; 14 (3) :32-42
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Jessica Agada Jimmy * 
, Arunibebi Lamawal Lawrence , Maureen B Nkamare , Wonyinbarakemi Ladi Berefagha
, Arunibebi Lamawal Lawrence , Maureen B Nkamare , Wonyinbarakemi Ladi Berefagha
Department of Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State , jessicaagadaj@ndu.edu.ng
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Background: Pregnancy and childbirth are critical periods that require substantial support from husbands, especially in regions like Africa, where maternal and infant health outcomes remain a challenge. Insufficient support from husbands can contribute to increased maternal morbidity and mortality.
Objectives: This study evaluates the levels of perceived emotional, physical, and informational support provided by husbands to their wives during pregnancy and childbirth.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 445 postpartum women selected through proportionate stratified random sampling from a population of 1057 attending health centers. Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 25.0.
Results: The mean (SD) total score of perceived husband support was 2.86 (0.62), perceived emotional support was 3.18 (0.24), perceived physical support was 2.87 (0.40), and perceived informational support was 2.37 (0.49). There was a significant association between the level of support provided and husbands’ education (p< 0.001).
Conclusion: While emotional and physical support from husbands was generally sufficient, informational support was lacking. To improve maternal outcomes, targeted interventions such as including husbands in antenatal education programs should be implemented to enhance their involvement during pregnancy and childbirth.
Objectives: This study evaluates the levels of perceived emotional, physical, and informational support provided by husbands to their wives during pregnancy and childbirth.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 445 postpartum women selected through proportionate stratified random sampling from a population of 1057 attending health centers. Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 25.0.
Results: The mean (SD) total score of perceived husband support was 2.86 (0.62), perceived emotional support was 3.18 (0.24), perceived physical support was 2.87 (0.40), and perceived informational support was 2.37 (0.49). There was a significant association between the level of support provided and husbands’ education (p< 0.001).
Conclusion: While emotional and physical support from husbands was generally sufficient, informational support was lacking. To improve maternal outcomes, targeted interventions such as including husbands in antenatal education programs should be implemented to enhance their involvement during pregnancy and childbirth.
Type of Study: Orginal research |
Subject:
Midwifery
Received: 2024/07/4 | Accepted: 2024/08/27 | Published: 2024/08/27
Received: 2024/07/4 | Accepted: 2024/08/27 | Published: 2024/08/27
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