This discussion is
based on the attitude of males toward involvement in reproductive health.
based on the attitude of males toward involvement in reproductive health.
Answering of research questions
Research question 1: Does adult male have knowledge of reproductive
health?
health?
From the research
findings, in table 6 shows that 23(23%) of the respondents have heard about
reproductive health and 77(77%) of the respondents have no knowledge of
reproductive health and this is in line with the research findings according to
Wambui (2001), found out that men’s negative attitude towards reproductive
health is due to their lack of awareness to reproductive health services.
findings, in table 6 shows that 23(23%) of the respondents have heard about
reproductive health and 77(77%) of the respondents have no knowledge of
reproductive health and this is in line with the research findings according to
Wambui (2001), found out that men’s negative attitude towards reproductive
health is due to their lack of awareness to reproductive health services.
Research question 2: Does the knowledge of reproductive health affect
male sexually
male sexually
From the research
findings table 12 shows that 60(60%) of the respondent says that their
knowledge of reproductive health make men to become more promiscuous. This is
in line with the study conducted by Hopkin (2005) found out that men are
reluctant to practice reproductive health, they belief reproductive health
practice makes a man promiscuous.
findings table 12 shows that 60(60%) of the respondent says that their
knowledge of reproductive health make men to become more promiscuous. This is
in line with the study conducted by Hopkin (2005) found out that men are
reluctant to practice reproductive health, they belief reproductive health
practice makes a man promiscuous.
Research Question 3: How do men perceived their being involved in
reproductive health?
reproductive health?
From the research
findings, table 16 shows that 60(60%) of the respondent said it is solely a
woman business while 40(40%) of the respondent think otherwise also in table 14
show that 63(63%) of the respondent said reproductive health make a man weaker
“woman wrapper” and 37(37%) of respondent belief otherwise. This is in line
with the study conducted by Lalla (2002) which says that reproductive health is
solely the responsibility of a woman with men playing little or no role, men
reluctant in acceptance of reproductive health will only become acceptable
after much education.
findings, table 16 shows that 60(60%) of the respondent said it is solely a
woman business while 40(40%) of the respondent think otherwise also in table 14
show that 63(63%) of the respondent said reproductive health make a man weaker
“woman wrapper” and 37(37%) of respondent belief otherwise. This is in line
with the study conducted by Lalla (2002) which says that reproductive health is
solely the responsibility of a woman with men playing little or no role, men
reluctant in acceptance of reproductive health will only become acceptable
after much education.
The interpersonal
system will influence the adult males attitude toward reproductive as he
relates with one or two persons their interactions enables them to share
different ideas and values thereby influencing the attitude towards change of
ideas and perception about reproductive health methods and practice.
system will influence the adult males attitude toward reproductive as he
relates with one or two persons their interactions enables them to share
different ideas and values thereby influencing the attitude towards change of
ideas and perception about reproductive health methods and practice.
Research question 4:
Are there some misconceptions about reproductive health that influence
the acceptance of reproductive health among adult males?
the acceptance of reproductive health among adult males?
From the research
findings in table 13 shows that 70(70%) of the respondent said men who involved
in reproductive health service cannot satisfy a woman sexually, in table 15 shows
that 63(63%) of the respondents belief that the practice of reproductive health
makes a man sterile. This is in line with the findings of Shaikh (2001) which
say that men have misconception about reproductive health stating it is solely
a woman business, males belief it will affect their sexually life and makes
them sterile.
findings in table 13 shows that 70(70%) of the respondent said men who involved
in reproductive health service cannot satisfy a woman sexually, in table 15 shows
that 63(63%) of the respondents belief that the practice of reproductive health
makes a man sterile. This is in line with the findings of Shaikh (2001) which
say that men have misconception about reproductive health stating it is solely
a woman business, males belief it will affect their sexually life and makes
them sterile.
