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Abstract

Involving men in maternity care increases postpartum contraceptive use: Observations from an operations research study in ESIC, Delhi (PDF
Kalra,Kamlesh; Anand,A.S.; Lal,J.; Caleb-Varkey,Leila; Khan,M.E.
ESI Samachar March 2006 14-15
Publication date: 2006



Allowing men to participate in their wives' antenatal and postpartum care by providing information through individual and joint counselling increased couples' discussion and use of contraception, knowledge about pregnancy and family planning. It also improved client-provider interaction.