The health beliefs, attitudes, and intentions of males toward pregnancy planning and preconception health and care: a systematic review

Males do not always opt for a preconception consultation and many believe they are adequately prepared for a healthy pregnancy. Further, many males place a greater level of responsibility for planning and preparing for pregnancy on their partners rather than themselves. Further research focused upon male experiences and perspectives around preconception health is needed to inform targeted preconception health education, policy and care.