The positive impact of male involvement and support during pregnancy

Title : The positive impact of male involvement and support during pregnancy

Abstract:

This writeup/presentation investigated the relationship between paternal involvement/ support and pregnancy outcome. Data from a pregnant woman was collected, including measures of partner support, prenatal care adherence and pregnancy complications. Analysis indicated a positive association between higher level of partner support and positive pregnancy outcome, including reduced risk of abortion, preterm birth and or low birth weight. Also, women with supportive partners were more likely to attend all scheduled antenatal care appointments. These findings underscore the importance of encouraging and aiding male partner involvement for improved maternal and neonatal health.

Biography:

Miss Ayamdoo Anthonette studied Community Health Nursing in Tamale CHN Training College Ghana and worked with Ghana Health Service as a CHN for three years, went back to school to study Midwifery in Bolgatanga Midwifery College Ghana in 2011 after which she practice as a midwife still with Ghana Health Service for seven years, she was voted the Upper East Regional Chairperson of the Ghana Registered Midwives Association (a member of the International Confederation of Midwives ICM) in 2017 and is still the Chairperson. She then went to the University for Development Studies to do BSc Midwifery in 2021 and has since practice as a midwife to date.