"It's me who supports. How are you going to refuse to have a child?”: the social norms and gender dynamics of men’s engagement in family planning practices in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

"It's me who supports. How are you going to refuse to have a child?”: the social norms and gender dynamics of men’s engagement in family planning practices in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Abstract Background In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a disparity exists in the fertility desires of men and women, with men often expressing a desire for more children than their partners. This disconnect can be attributed to social and gender norms that influence discussions and decis...

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Main Authors: Salomine Ekambi, Kathryn Sugg, Florence Mpata, Dédé Marachto Aliango, Peter J. Winch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Social norms
Family planning
Birth spacing
Family size
Decision-making
Couple-communication
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-02029-7
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