When a Man Loves a Woman: Experiences of Male Partners in Relationships With Addicted Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-112
Author(s):  
Katharine R. Sperandio ◽  
Charles F. Gressard ◽  
Daniel Gutierrez
Keyword(s):  
Male Partners

Psychological Effects of Recurrent Miscarriage on Male Partners

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica A. Tennenbaum ◽  
Merle A. Keitel ◽  
Diana Dibuono ◽  
Giovanna Forte
Keyword(s):  
Recurrent Miscarriage ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Male Partners

Correlates of HIV-Positive Fathers’ Involvement in Prevention of Motherto- child Transmission Programs in Northern Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 443-457
Author(s):  
Zubairu Iliyasu ◽  
Hadiza S. Galadanci ◽  
Bashir Muhammad ◽  
Fatima Z. Yadudu ◽  
Aminatu A. Kwaku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Northern Nigeria ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Paternal Education

Background: The involvement of men in the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) programs could accelerate the elimination of vertical transmission. Yet, little research has focused on HIV-positive male partners. This study determined predictors of male partners’ PMTCT knowledge and involvement in a tertiary hospital in northern Nigeria. Methods: A clinic-based sample of 401 HIV-positive male partners of women who delivered within 12 months prior were interviewed using structured questionnaires. PMTCT knowledge and involvement scores were computed. Adjusted odd ratios (AOR) for predictors were derived from multivariate logistic regression models. Results: The proportion of respondents with adequate PMTCT knowledge was 40.9%. Less than half (43.6%) of the respondents participated in PMTCT, with median involvement score of 2.00 (interquartile range, IQR = 0, 5.0). One quarter of respondents (25.7%, n =103) reported >1 sex partners, 10.5% consistently used condoms, and 20.7% had disclosed to all partners. Father’s involvement in PMTCT was predicted by paternal education (AOR = 0.30; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 0.12-0.77, no formal vs. post-secondary), HIV-positive child (AOR = 3.85; 95%CI: 1.41-10.54, yes vs. no), treatment duration (AOR = 4.17; 95%CI: 1.67-10.41, ≤1 vs. ≥10 years), disclosure to partner(s) (AOR = 1.21; 95%CI: 1.15-3.52, ‘disclosed to all’ vs. ‘not disclosed’), condom use (AOR = 5.81; 95%CI: 3.07-11.0, always vs. never), and PMTCT knowledge (AOR = 0.62; 95%CI: 0.31-0.92, inadequate versus adequate). Conclusion: The involvement of fathers in HIV PMTCT programs was low and predicted by paternal education, HIVpositive child, duration of antiretroviral treatment, disclosure to partner, consistent condom use, and level of PMTCT knowledge. Our findings will inform the development of policies to increase male partner involvement in PMTCT in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Utilizing perspectives from HIV-infected women, male partners and healthcare providers to design family planning SMS in Kenya: a qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karren Lewis ◽  
Elizabeth K. Harrington ◽  
Daniel Matemo ◽  
Alison L. Drake ◽  
Keshet Ronen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Sensitive Topics ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Education Support

Abstract Background Short message service (SMS) presents an opportunity to expand the reach of care and improve reproductive health outcomes. SMS could increase family planning (FP) use through education, support and demand generation. The purpose of this analysis is to determine the perspectives of potential FP users to inform design of SMS. Methods We conducted focus group discussions (FGD) with HIV-infected women and in-depth interviews (IDI) with male partners and health care workers (HCW) at urban and rural clinics in Kenya to design SMS content for a randomized controlled trial. Results Women and men indicated SMS could be used as a tool to discuss FP with their partners, and help decrease misconceptions about FP. Women stated SMS could make them more comfortable discussing sensitive topics with HCWs compared to in-person discussions. However, some women expressed concerns about FP SMS particularly if they used FP covertly or feared partner disapproval of FP use. These findings were common among women who had not disclosed their status. Providers viewed SMS as an important tool for tracking patients and clinical triage in conjunction with routine clinical visits. Conclusion Our findings suggest that SMS has the potential to facilitate FP education, counselling, and interaction with HCWs around FP.

Physically Abused Pregnant Women's Perceptions About the Quality of Their Relationships with Their Male Partners

2002 ◽  
Vol 35 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 149-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Cloutier ◽  
Sandra L. Martin ◽  
Kathryn E. Moracco ◽  
Julian Garro ◽  
Kathryn Andersen Clark ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Male Partners ◽  
Physically Abused ◽  
Women’S Perceptions

scholarly journals Male Partners of Young Women: Assessing Their Attitudes toward Topical Microbicides

2008 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 626-628 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth A. Auslander ◽  
Richard E. Rupp ◽  
Mary B. Short ◽  
Susan L. Rosenthal
Keyword(s):  
Young Women ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Topical Microbicides
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