Iranian men's Perception toward Preconception Care: A Qualitative Content Analysis.
Zohreh Yeganeh, Mozhgan Javadnoori, Azam Moridi
PMID 41608528WHAT IT FOUND
Men attending Iranian community health centers for preconception care said they knew little, felt services targeted women, and wanted couple-based counseling, trusted information, insurance coverage, and social acceptance.
Key findings
01Most men underestimated the importance of preconception care and believed it primarily focused on women.
02They reported no routine preconception care for men and no clear healthcare provider responsible for men's health.
03They wanted couple-based care and insurance-covered services.
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What it does not show
The study included 12 men from urban community health centers in Iran, so findings may not transfer to rural men, other health systems, or men who do not attend preconception services. Many participants were university-educated, and men with lower education or less comfort discussing reproductive health may be underrepresented. A female interviewer and cultural stigma around reproductive health may have led some men to withhold or censor sensitive responses.
The easy way to misread this
Do not conclude that involving men in preconception care improves pregnancy outcomes. This study only reports the perceptions of 12 men and did not test an intervention.