Abstract:
Policies in relation to family planning have been dedicated for a long time mainly
to women, even though it is known that men have an important role to play, and their attitudes can
interfere, positively or negatively, in the decision of their companions. in joining family planning
services.
Some studies carried out in Mozambique recognize the role of men in family planning, however
there are still gaps in scientific research related to this role.
Objectives: To assess the attitude of male who attend Chamanculo primary health care center in
relation to family planning.
Methodology: A qualitative study named phenomenological was carried out, at Chamanculo
primary health care center. This study included 14 male individuals, who live in the health area
of chamanculo health center. Data was collected through face-to-face semi-structured interviews,
which were transcribed for microsoft word 2013 and submitted to content analysis technique
through the Nvivo 12 Program.
Results: Study participants were aged 22 to 46 years. All the participants defined family planning,
althought incompletely. The majority had just heard about family planning on television and radio,
knew the pill and condoms as contraceptive methods, supported their partners to adhere to family
planning consultations, but did not accompany them, or rarely did.
Conclusions: The participants have knowledge and access to information about family planning,
recognize that the responsibility for family planning is for both partners, and support their partners
in using the methods. However, they do not accompany their partners to appointments, or rarely
do so, for reasons that include lack of time and work responsability.
