Knowledge and Perceptions on Antenatal Care among Men in Embakasi South Sub County, Nairobi, Kenya

Background: Involving husbands and men in decision-making processes can play a crucial role antenatal care uptake utilisation. However, often lack necessary knowledge have misleading beliefs perceptions. Subjects Method: The current research was an analytical cross sectional study conducted Embakasi South Sub county, Nairobi, Kenya which sought to assess the attitude towards among men. Kelsey et al sample size determination formula used calculate of 66 subjects. A researcher-administered questionnaire collect data. Descriptive statistics chi-square analyses were analysis data with help SPSS. Results: results this showed that slightly above half (57.6%, n=38) subjects had low knowledge. Slightly (51.5%, n=34) positive attitudes ANC. None demographic characteristics significant There also no associations between subjects’ care. association (p =0.048) attitudes. Results 2.196 times likely Conclusion: These findings highlight gap exists regarding An education intervention program ought be carried out County other parts Nairobi country. Community health programs should build on ANC as found improve male involvement reproductive issues. Keywords: Antenatal care, knowledge, attitudes, involvement. Correspondence: Fred Kinoti. Faculty Natural Health Science, Selinus University, Ragusa, Italy. Mobile: +254721669513. Email: [email protected]. Journal Maternal Child (2022), 07(02): 171-182 https://doi.org/10.26911/thejmch.2022.07.02.06