Envolvimento do HOMEM

melhora resultados de saúde MATERNA

 

Fonte: Fundação Maria Cecília Souto Vidigal 

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Publicado no Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health

 

                              Países em desenvolvimento respondem por 99% da mortalidade materna global. Nesses países, os homens são os principais tomadores de decisão, determinando o acesso das mulheres aos serviços de saúde e influenciando seus resultados. A pesquisa a seguir investiga o impacto do envolvimento dos homens nos resultados de saúde materna em países em desenvolvimento.

 

Através de uma revisão sistemática, os pesquisadores concluem que o envolvimento dos homens está associado a melhores resultados de saúde materna nos países em desenvolvimento. Constatou-se que o envolvimento masculino foi significativamente associado a menores chances de depressão pós-parto e também à utilização aprimorada de serviços de saúde materna (a assistência aos partos e cuidados pós-natal).

 

A pesquisa mostra ainda que a participação masculina durante a gravidez e no pós-parto tem mais benefícios do que a participação masculina apenas durante o parto.

 

VEJA o RESUMO desse estudo científico:

 

J Epidemiol Community Health 2015;69:604-612 doi:10.1136/jech-2014-204784

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Male involvement and maternal health outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis

 

1.     Judith Yargawa   Jo Leonardi-Bee

Author Affiliations

Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham, UK

1.     ^{Correspondence to}Dr Jo Leonardi-Bee, Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Nottingham, Clinical Sciences Building, Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham NG5 1PB, UK; [email protected]

·         Received 8 August 2014  Revised 5 January 2015  Accepted 18 January 2015  Published Online First 19 February 2015

Abstract

Background 

The developing world accounts for 99% of global maternal deaths. Men in developing countries are the chief decision-makers, determining women’s access to maternal health services and influencing their health outcomes. At present, it is unclear whether involving men in maternal health can improve maternal outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the impact of male involvement on maternal health outcomes of women in developing countries.

 

Methods 

Four electronic databases and grey literature sources were searched (up to May 2013), together with reference lists of included studies. Two reviewers independently screened and assessed the quality of studies based on prespecified criteria. Measures of effects were pooled and random effect meta-analysis was conducted, where possible.

 

Results 

Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Male involvement was significantly associated with reduced odds of postpartum depression (OR=0.36, 95% CI 0.19 to 0.68 for male involvement during pregnancy; OR=0.34, 95% CI 0.19 to 0.62 for male involvement post partum), and also with improved utilisation of maternal health services (skilled birth attendance and postnatal care). Male involvement during pregnancy and at post partum appeared to have greater benefits than male involvement during delivery.

 

Conclusions 

Male involvement is associated with improved maternal health outcomes in developing countries. Contrary to reports from developed countries, there was little evidence of positive impacts of husbands’ presence in delivery rooms. However, more rigorous studies are needed to improve this area’s evidence base.