Male engagement guidelines in antenatal care: unintended consequences for pregnant women in Tanzania

• Main Authors: Haika Osaki (Author), Saumya S. Sao (Author), Godfrey A. Kisigo (Author), Jessica N. Coleman (Author), Rimel N. Mwamba (Author), Jenny Renju (Author), Blandina T. Mmbaga (Author), Melissa H. Watt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The meaningful engagement of male partners in antenatal care (ANC) can positively impact maternal and newborn health outcomes. The Tanzania National Plan for the Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV recommends male partners attend the first ANC appointment as a stra...