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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Male participation in family planning: Results from a qualitative study in Mpigi District, Uganda
Journal of Biosocial Science, Volume 37, No. 3, Year 2005
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The aim of this study was to determine men's perceptions about family planning and how they participate or wish to participate in family planning activities in Mpigi District, central Uganda. Four focus group discussions were conducted with married men and with family planning providers from both the government and private sector. In addition, seven key informants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. The results indicate that men have limited knowledge about family planning, that family planning services do not adequately meet the needs of men, and that spousal communication about family planning issues is generally poor. However, almost all men approved of modern family planning and expressed great interest in participating. The positive change of the beliefs and attitudes of men towards family planning in the past years has not been recognized by family planning programme managers, since available services are not in line with current public attitudes. A more couple-oriented approach to family planning is needed. Measures could include, for example, recruiting males as family planning providers, offering more family planning counselling for couples, and promoting female-oriented methods with men and vice versa. © 2004 Cambridge University Press.
Authors & Co-Authors
Kaida, Angela
Canada, Edmonton
Capital Health Edmonton
Kipp, Walter Eigen
Canada, Edmonton
University of Alberta
Hessel, Patrick A.
Canada, Edmonton
University of Alberta
Konde-Lule, Joseph K.
Uganda, Kampala
Makerere University
Statistics
Citations: 71
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1017/S0021932004007035
Research Areas
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Uganda
Participants Gender
Male
Female