Determinants of Male Participation in Reproductive Healthcare Services: A Cross-sectional Study

This study investigated the role of men in some selected reproductive health issues, characterizing their involvement, including factors influencing their participation in reproductive healthcare. This study was conducted in the working areas of urban and rural implemented by NGOs. The study included 615 men. Bivariate analysis was performed between male’s involvements as the dependent variable with several independent variables. Logistic regression analysis was applied to assess the effects of risk factors on the participation of men in reproductive health. The mean age of the respondents was 34 years. The current contraceptive-use rate was 63% among the men who attended the evening clinics. Results of bivariate analysis showed a significant association with education, occupation, income, access to media, and number of living children. The logistic regression analysis showed secondary to higher education level, number of living children, paid employment status, long marital duration, and access to media were important correlates of males’ involvement in reproductive healthcare services. The results imply a greater integration of reproductive healthcare matters with the MDG and increasing perception of men through enrollment in various components of reproductive activities will produce synergistic effects.