⚠ Official Notice: www.ijisrt.com is the official website of the International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT) Journal for research paper submission and publication. Please beware of fake or duplicate websites using the IJISRT name.



Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Midwives of Beni Health Zone Regarding Partners’ Participation in Sexual and Reproductive Health Services


Authors : Kambale Muholu Jonas; Kabange Mulume Nicole; Kasereka Masimengo Delvis; Amuda Baba Dieu-Merci

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 2 - February


Google Scholar : https://tinyurl.com/yaruzzvk

Scribd : https://tinyurl.com/snrr7jvr

DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26feb1005

Note : A published paper may take 4-5 working days from the publication date to appear in PlumX Metrics, Semantic Scholar, and ResearchGate.


Abstract : Introduction Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a crucial element of human well-being, encompassing the rights, services, and care related to sexuality, reproduction, and the health of individuals. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of midwives in the Beni health zone regarding partner involvement in sexual and reproductive health services.  Methodology This study was conducted in the Beni health zone, in the north of North Kivu province. A sample of 76 midwives was selected using random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire in Kobocollect. The analysis was performed using SPSS software.  Results The majority of midwives (97.4%) had received training on partner involvement. Many recognize the benefits of this involvement, including better communication and increased emotional support. The majority of respondents are neutral about the importance of involving partners to improve maternal health outcomes. Midwives' practices vary, with particular challenges in rural areas and conflict zones.  Conclusion Although most midwives recognize the benefits of involving partners, there are still some challenges related to midwives' attitudes and practices. Continuing education programs, supportive policies, and awareness campaigns are needed to improve partner involvement in SRH services.

Keywords : Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Midwives, Sexual Partners, Sexual And Reproductive Health Services.

References :

  1. Ali, M. K. (2021). Défis et pratiques des sages-femmes dans les services de santé sexuelle et reproductive en Asie du Sud. Asie du Sud: . Revue sud-asiatique de santé reproductive ,.
  2. BEAUCHEMIN-ROY, S. (2018). SANTÉ SEXUELLE ET AUTONOMIE REPRODUCTIVE : ÉTUDE QUALITATIVE SUR LES EXPÉRIENCES ET REPRÉSENTATIONS DES FEMMES UNIVERSITAIRES DE MUMBAI, INDE. https://archipel.uqam.ca/11605/1/M15554.pdf
  3. Bertine, M. E. (2024). Autonomie de décision et consentement libre et éclaire des femmes pour l’accès aux soins de santé reproductive : Apport de la théorie socio-économique en milieu communautaire dans la zone de santé de N’DJILI. International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 44(2), 345‑353.
  4. Carillon, S., Bekelynck, A., Assoumou, N., Kouadio, A., Ouantchi, H., Danel, C., Koné, M., & Larmarange, J. (2017, décembre 7). « Il y a des conseillers communautaires payés pour ça ! » Les réticences des soignants à la proposition systématique d’un test VIH en consultation de médecine générale. Le Cas de la Côte d’Ivoir. 19e Conférence Internationale sur le SIDA et les IST en Afrique (ICASA International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa). https://ird.hal.science/ird-04119705
  5. Chen, L. Z. (2019). Disparités culturelles et régionales dans les services de santé sexuelle et reproductive en Asie. Asie: Revue asiatique des services de santé ,.
  6. Fun, U. N. (2020). State of World Population. https://www.unfpa.org/publications/state-world-population-2020.
  7. Garcia, M. e. (2020). Awareness of Health Policies on Partner Participation in Reproductive Health. . International Journal of Women’s Health, 12, 459-468.
  8. Godard, M., Ducrocq, B., & Medjkane, F. (2023). Transidentités et parentalités : Accueillir à deux, penser à plusieurs. Médecine de la Reproduction, 25(4), 395‑401. https://doi.org/10.1684/mte.2023.0978
  9. Gonin, A., Zennia, S., Lespérance, P., St-Pierre, M.-A., & Rodrigue, M. (2022). Accès aux soins de santé reproductive en contexte migratoire : Parcours de femmes immigrantes souhaitant exercer un contrôle sur leur fécondité au Québec. Enfances Familles Générations. Revue interdisciplinaire sur la famille contemporaine, 41. https://journals.openedition.org/efg/15230
  10. Hawkes, S. &. (2019). The role of men in achieving reproductive health outcomes. : A qualitative study of men's views on the provision of sexual health services in Mexico. Reproductive Health, 16(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-019-0826-3.
  11. Inghels, M., Coffie, P. A., & Larmarange, J. (2017). Recours aux soins de santé globale et de santé sexuelle et reproductive, chez les étudiants de l’université Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Revue d’Épidémiologie et de Santé Publique, 65(5), 369‑379. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respe.2017.04.059
  12. Johnson, R. e. (2021). Knowledge of Benefits of Partner Participation in Sexual and Reproductive Health Services. . Journal of Midwifery Practice, 15(3), 245-256.
  13. Khosla, R. O. (2019). Men's understanding of reproductive health: A qualitative study in India. Men's understanding of reproductive health: A qualitative study in India. Global Health Action, 12(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2019.1654930.
  14. Koffi, N. B. (2021). Pratiques traditionnelles et approches de sages-femmes dans les services de santé sexuelle et reproductive en République démocratique du Congo. . République démocratique du Congo: Revue des études congolaises sur la santé ,.
  15. Lee, J. P. (2020). Pratiques de sage-femme et implication du partenaire dans les services de santé sexuelle et reproductive en Asie de l'Est. n Midwifery: Journal of Asian Midwifery Studies ,.
  16. Magne, E. K., Kuetche, I. F. C., & Djoukouo, F. (2022). Genre, handicap et santé sexuelle et reproductive au Cameroun. Journal of Higher Education in Africa/Revue de l’enseignement supérieur en Afrique, 20(1), 107‑129.
  17. Masella, M.-A., & Godard, B. (2024). L’empowerment en santé reproductive : Vers une visée éthique des soins. Éthique publique. Revue internationale d’éthique sociétale et gouvernementale, 26(1). https://journals.openedition.org/ethiquepublique/8795
  18. Masella, M.-A., & Godard, B. (2025). La perception de l’empowerment dans le suivi de grossesse par des personnes enceintes et des prestataires de santé au Québec. Canadian Journal of Bioethics / Revue canadienne de bioéthique, 8(1‑2), 18‑34. https://doi.org/10.7202/1117866ar
  19. Mason, L. &. (2018). Structural barriers to male participation in sexual and reproductive health services. : A review of the literature. BMC Health Services Research, 18(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-018-3038-5.
  20. Molla, A. M. (2018). Knowledge and practices of midwives towards contraceptive use and reproductive health services in Ethiopia. Knowledge and practices of midwives towards contraceptive use and reproductive health services in Ethiopia. BMC Health Services Research, 18(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-018-3441-1.
  21. Mwamba, J. &. (2023). Pratiques de sage-femme et implication des partenaires dans les services de santé sexuelle et reproductive en République démocratique du Congo. République démocratique du Congo: . Journal of Global Health , 15(2),.
  22. Ngam, N. M. (2022). Disparités de formation et de ressources chez les sages-femmes au Cameroun et leur impact sur l'implication des partenaires dans les services de santé sexuelle et reproductive. Revue africaine de la santé , 31.
  23. Ngo Mayack, J. (2019). L’apport de l’approche qualitative dans l’analyse de la responsabilité contraceptive. Cahiers québécois de démographie, 48(1), 11‑26.
  24. Niemants, N. (2019). La voix des patient. es en santé reproductive : Pour une interprétation des (non)-dits. MEDIAZIONI, 26, 1‑28.
  25. Niemants, N. (2021). La participation des migrants en santé reproductive : Le cas des consultations d’andrologie. Éla. Études de linguistique appliquée, 202(2), 207‑218.
  26. O'Brien, M. M. (2021). The role of midwives in promoting male involvement in reproductive health: A systematic review. Midwifery, 97, 102964. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2021.102964.
  27. OMS. (2017). Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Human Rights Perspective. New York: Guttmacher Institute.
  28. Perron, L., & Shaw, D. (2019). Participation de la SOGC aux activités internationales en obstétrique et gynécologie. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada: JOGC= Journal D’obstetrique et Gynecologie du Canada: JOGC, 41, S317‑S319.
  29. René, C., Landry, I., Péloquin, K., Martel, M.-J., & de Montigny, F. (2025). Favoriser la participation des hommes en recherche : Une revue narrative des stratégies gagnantes. Recherche en soins infirmiers, 160(1), 71‑81.
  30. Ruzagira, E., Baisley, K., Kamali, A., Biraro, S., Grosskurth, H., & Care,  the W. G. on L. to H. (2017). Linkage to HIV care after home-based HIV counselling and testing in sub-Saharan Africa : A systematic review. Tropical Medicine & International Health, 22(7), 807‑821. https://doi.org/10.1111/tmi.12888
  31. Saad, Z. (2023). Amélioration de l’accès et de l’utilisation des services de santé sexuelle et reproductive de qualité par les femmes migrantes au Maroc. https://idl-bnc-idrc.dspacedirect.org/bitstreams/5db571bd-7372-4604-bed5-ea5d544cb492/download
  32. Smith, R. W. (2022). Perspectives mondiales sur les pratiques de sage-femme et la participation des partenaires à la santé reproductive. Revue internationale des études de sage-femme.
  33. Tawfik, L. F.-R. (2022). Pratiques de sage-femme et implication des partenaires dans les services de santé sexuelle et reproductive en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre. Afrique de l'Ouest : Journal of African Health Studies ,.
  34. World Organization Health. (2021). Sexual and reproductive health. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/sexual-and-reproductive-health.
  35. Yaya, S. O. (2019). Attitudes of midwives towards male involvement in reproductive health services in Nigeria. : A qualitative study. Global Health Action, 12(1), 1656645. https://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2019.1656645.

Introduction Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a crucial element of human well-being, encompassing the rights, services, and care related to sexuality, reproduction, and the health of individuals. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of midwives in the Beni health zone regarding partner involvement in sexual and reproductive health services.  Methodology This study was conducted in the Beni health zone, in the north of North Kivu province. A sample of 76 midwives was selected using random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire in Kobocollect. The analysis was performed using SPSS software.  Results The majority of midwives (97.4%) had received training on partner involvement. Many recognize the benefits of this involvement, including better communication and increased emotional support. The majority of respondents are neutral about the importance of involving partners to improve maternal health outcomes. Midwives' practices vary, with particular challenges in rural areas and conflict zones.  Conclusion Although most midwives recognize the benefits of involving partners, there are still some challenges related to midwives' attitudes and practices. Continuing education programs, supportive policies, and awareness campaigns are needed to improve partner involvement in SRH services.

Keywords : Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Midwives, Sexual Partners, Sexual And Reproductive Health Services.

Paper Submission Last Date
31 - March - 2026

SUBMIT YOUR PAPER CALL FOR PAPERS
Video Explanation for Published paper

Never miss an update from Papermashup

Get notified about the latest tutorials and downloads.

Subscribe by Email

Get alerts directly into your inbox after each post and stay updated.
Subscribe
OR

Subscribe by RSS

Add our RSS to your feedreader to get regular updates from us.
Subscribe