Assessing male involvement in childcare and associated factors among fathers of below two in Toke Kutaye district, Central Ethiopia, 2024: a community-based cross-sectional study
Gemechu Ganfure, Jiregna Darega, Latera Debebe Kitila

TL;DR
This study explores how involved fathers are in childcare for children under 2 in Ethiopia and finds that education and family size are key factors.
Contribution
The study provides new insights into factors influencing paternal involvement in childcare in a specific Ethiopian district.
Findings
Only 36.7% of fathers showed good involvement in childcare practices.
Education level and family size were significant predictors of paternal involvement.
Few fathers participated in essential caregiving activities like feeding or seeking healthcare.
Abstract
Male involvement in child care is increasingly acknowledged as a crucial factor for promoting positive health and developmental outcomes for children, particularly during the critical early years of life. In Ethiopia, low male participation in child-rearing exacerbates public health issues, including high neonatal and under-five mortality rates. This study examines the prevalence and factors associated with paternal involvement in child care among fathers of children under 2 years in Toke Kutaye District, Central Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 28 to February 16, 2024. A total of 605 fathers with children under 2 years were randomly selected for interviews. Data on male involvement in child care were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data were entered using Epi-data version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 26. Bi-variable and…
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Taxonomy
TopicsGlobal Maternal and Child Health · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
