![]() ![]() In-depth interviews were conducted with 19 participants (13 women and 6 male partners) attending a first ANC appointment. The study was conducted in two urban clinics in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. This study qualitatively examined the impact of policy promoting male engagement on women’s ANC experiences. This recommendation seeks to increase uptake of HIV and reproductive healthcare services, but unintended consequences of these guidelines may negatively impact women’s ANC experiences. The Tanzania National Plan for the Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV recommends male partners attend the first ANC appointment as a strategy for HIV prevention and treatment. The meaningful engagement of male partners in antenatal care (ANC) can positively impact maternal and newborn health outcomes. ![]()
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