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Male involvement and maternal health outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health · 2015 · Vol. 69(6) · pp. 604–612
Judith Yargawa(University of Nottingham)Jo Leonardi‐Bee✉(Nottingham City Hospital)
Abstract
Male involvement is associated with improved maternal health outcomes in developing countries. Contrary to reports from developed countries, there was little evidence of positive impacts of husbands' presence in delivery rooms. However, more rigorous studies are needed to improve this area's evidence base.
Global Maternal and Child HealthIntergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingGender, Labor, and Family DynamicsMeta-analysisSystematic reviewMedicinePsychologyMEDLINEObstetricsInternal medicinePolitical science
MeSH terms
Maternal HealthDecision MakingDeveloping CountriesFemaleHumansMaleMaternal Health ServicesPregnancyPregnancy OutcomeSocial SupportSpousesPostpartum Period
Funding
- University of Nottingham
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495
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