A participação do homem na gestão e no pré-natal masculino: experiências e percepção do casal

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the meanings for the couple on their joint participation in the men's prenatal care, identify the feelings and beliefs of the couple in relation to participation in prenatal and describe facilitators contexts and / or difficulties to joint participation in male prenatal care. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, qualitative study that was carried out in basic health units in the city of caruaru -pe. Data were analyzed through bardin technique. Participation of men in prenatal consultations and male prenatal allows a flood of sensations of feelings in the couple, which can be seen from the content analysis. Male participation enables a greater understanding of this man so much about their health as the understanding of pregnancy and your child development, in addition to promoting its entry into the health service for primary care.