Preventive Care In Nursing and Midwifery Journal

en Perceived Husbands’ Support During Pregnancy and Childbirth among Women in Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State Midwifery Orginal research 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. Pregnancy, Social Support, Prenatal Care, Parturition, Maternal Health 32 42 http://nmcjournal.zums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-979-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Jessica Agada Jimmy jessicaagadaj@ndu.edu.ng 100319475328460013781 100319475328460013781 Yes Department of Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State Arunibebi Lamawal Lawrence lawrence.arunibebi@aauekpoma.edu.ng 100319475328460013782 100319475328460013782 No Department of Nursing Science, Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State Maureen B Nkamare maureen.nkamare@ndu.edu.ng 100319475328460013783 100319475328460013783 No Department of Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State Wonyinbarakemi Ladi Berefagha berefaghawonyinbarakemi@ndu.edu.ng 100319475328460013784 100319475328460013784 No Department of Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State