UN Women in Nigeria has raised concern over the low level of male involvement in maternal healthcare in Nigeria, revealing that only 3.4% of men accompany their spouses to antenatal and postnatal clinic visits.
The organisation disclosed this during a training programme in Makurdi, Benue State, focused on promoting male participation in antenatal care (ANC), postnatal care (PNC) and prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT).
Speaking through Acting Deputy Representative, Mrs Patience Ekeoba, UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms Beatrice Eyong, said recent findings showed poor male participation in maternal healthcare.
According to her, “Physical presence and active participation of men remain critically low. Evidence shows only 3.4% of men attend clinic visits with spouse; male partner overall involvement is 13.8%; only 3.3% attend more than two visits; average Male Involvement Index is 19.8%.”
Eyong blamed harmful cultural beliefs, stigma, misinformation and lack of family support for the poor involvement, warning that the trend continues to affect the wellbeing of women and children across communities.
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