International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 3 authors, 2 centres
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This cross-sectional study analyzed 2015–2016 Demographic and Health Survey data from Malawi and Tanzania to determine the prevalence and sociodemographic factors associated with male involvement in family planning decisions. It found that involvement was 53.0% in Malawi and 26.6% in Tanzania, with factors like age, education, and media access being significant predictors.
This cross-sectional study used data from the 2015–2016 Malawi and Tanzania Demographic and Health Surveys to assess the prevalence and determinants of male involvement in family planning decisions among men aged 15–54 years. Logistic regression analyses identified key determinants. In Malawi, involvement was 53.0% and was positively associated with older age, secondary/higher education, access to media, and female-headed households. In Tanzania, involvement was 26.6% and was positively associated with primary education, middle wealth index, being married, and working. The study highlights the low prevalence of male involvement, particularly in Tanzania, and notes that sociodemographic factors like education, marital status, and economic status are important. The findings support the need to redesign family planning programs to better accommodate these socio-demographic determinants to increase male participation.
