The fear of social stigma experienced by men: a barrier to male involvement in antenatal care in Misungwi District, rural Tanzania

• Main Authors: Maendeleo Boniphace (Author), Dismas Matovelo (Author), Rose Laisser (Author), Victoria Yohani (Author), Hadija Swai (Author), Leonard Subi (Author), Zabroni Masatu (Author), Sylvia Tinka (Author), Hannah Faye G. Mercader (Author), Jennifer L. Brenner (Author), Jennifer L. Mitchell (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Evidence has shown that male involvement is associated with improved maternal health outcomes. In rural Tanzania, men are the main decision makers and may determine women's access to health services and ultimately their health outcomes. Despite efforts geared towards enhanci...