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This research aims to identify barriers that limit male partner involvement in antenatal care in Sonipat, Haryana.

March 29, 2026Discover Public HealthOpen Access

Barriers to involvement of male partner in antenatal care services in Sonipat district, Haryana: a mixed method study

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Mixed method study examines barriers to male partner involvement in antenatal care, highlighting sociocultural challenges.

This research aims to identify barriers that limit male partner involvement in antenatal care in Sonipat, Haryana.
Conducted a mixed-method study with quantitative data from 260 women and qualitative data from focus groups with men.
Used a semi-structured schedule for quantitative interviews and a guide for qualitative discussions.
Analyzed barriers to male participation in antenatal care, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative findings.
80.8% of male partners were involved in antenatal care among participants.
Higher male involvement was seen among women with postgraduate education.
Male participation was significantly higher in planned pregnancies (87.1%) compared to unplanned ones (36.1%).
Identified barriers included negative healthcare provider attitudes, economic constraints, and cultural norms.

Kumari et al. (2026) studied this question.

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