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September 16, 2025Pakistan Journal of Public HealthOpen Access

Male Involvement: A Missing Link in Pakistan’s Family Planning Programs

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MKMahaz KayaniSSSamia ShaikhBBBushra Butt

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals gaps in male engagement in family planning services, suggesting inclusive strategies are needed.

Key Points

  • Engaging men in family planning could improve program outcomes in Pakistan, suggesting a more inclusive approach is essential.
  • Direct observations from three health facilities identified significant barriers to male involvement in family planning services.
  • The Challenge Initiative (TCI) implemented programs to assess stakeholder perceptions and gather input on male engagement strategies.
  • Enhancing training for service providers on gender intentionality and communication may facilitate better male participation in family planning.

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Kayani et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4565b31b076d99fa5b2f6https://doi.org/10.32413/pjph.v15ispecial.fp.1697
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