Perceptions and satisfaction among couples on male involvement during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study
Chuanya Huang, Dongning He, Yirong He, Yuan Li, Yayi Hu, Guoyu Wang, Biru Luo, Jianhua Ren

TL;DR
This study explores how men and women in China perceive and feel about male involvement during pregnancy, finding a gap between men's self-reported involvement and women's perceptions.
Contribution
The study provides new insights into the perceptions and satisfaction of both men and women regarding male involvement during pregnancy in China.
Findings
Men reported higher involvement in pregnancy-related activities than women perceived.
Men also reported greater satisfaction with their involvement compared to women.
Factors like gravidity, ethnicity, and education level influenced perceptions of male involvement.
Abstract
Previous studies showed that male involvement during pregnancy could improve maternal and newborn outcomes. However, little is known about the perceptions and satisfaction of both men and women regarding male involvement during pregnancy. Comprehending various viewpoints could help to design tailored interventions for better male involvement. This study aims to survey the perception and satisfaction of both men and women with male involvement during pregnancy in China. This cross-sectional study was carried out in Chengdu, China. A total of 1,357 couples were surveyed using a self-administered questionnaire that assessed both men’s and women’s perception of male involvement in pregnancy-related activities, as well as their respective satisfaction with the male involvement in these activities. Descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, McNemar tests, and multiple stepwise regression…
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Taxonomy
TopicsMaternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Family Dynamics and Relationships
