Article Sidebar
Published:
Aug 22, 2024Keywords:
Article Details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
During the submission, authors will be requested to complete a ‘Copyright Transfer form' to assign to the University of Rwanda the copyright of the manuscript and any tables, illustrations or other material submitted for publication as part of the manuscript (the "Article") in all forms and media (whether now known or later developed), throughout the world, in all languages, for the full term of copyright, effective when the article is accepted for publication. The Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial-NoDerivs (CC-BY-NC-ND) license shall be applied.
Main Article Content
Male Involvement in Family Planning Services Utilization and Associated Factors in Musanze District, Northern Rwanda
Abstract
Background
Male involvement in family planning (FP) is crucial for reducing unplanned pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and maternal and child mortality. As primary decision-makers in many African households, men significantly influence women’s use of contraceptive methods. However, male participation in FP services remains limited for various reasons. This study aims to assess male involvement in FP services and associated factors in Musanze district, Northern Rwanda.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 397 married men in Musanze district. Participants were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected through pre-tested, interview-administered questionnaires. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified factors associated with male involvement in FP services.
Results
The overall level of male involvement in FP services was 36.7%. Male involvement was influenced by age (OR=6.199, 95% CI: 1.727-22.251), employment status (OR=2, 95% CI: 1.24-3.224) and distance to the FP facilities (OR=0.071, 95% CI: 0.009-0.579).
Conclusion
Male involvement in FP services in Musanze district is low. Factors such as age, employment, and distance to FP facilities influence male involvement in FP. Integrating men into existing FP services could enhance utilization and sustainability.
Rwanda J Med Health Sci 2024;7(2):248-259
