Amankwa, Abdul-MuminMohammed, Abdulai KojoBakinam, AdamuAbukari, Adam BabaAbdulai, YahayaYakubu, Mohammed Sheriff2024-09-022024-09-022023-05-06Amankwa, A. M., Bakinam, A., Mohammed, A. K., Abukari, A. B., Abdulai, Y., & Yakubu, M. S. (2023). Male Midwives Practicing: Barriers and Strategies in Promoting the Acceptance. Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 6(1), 86-88.RJGO.99536https://naconmspace.conahs.edu.gh/handle/123456789/32The article discusses the role and challenges faced by male midwives in a traditionally female-dominated profession. It highlights the cultural and religious barriers that hinder the acceptance of male midwives, especially in areas where childbirth is seen as a female-only domain. The article also examines the lack of role models, discrimination, and harassment male midwives encounter in the workplace. To improve the acceptance of male midwives, the article suggests strategies such as community education, involvement of religious and traditional leaders, and promoting inclusivity within healthcare settings. The goal is to enhance maternal healthcare, promote gender equality, and diversify the midwifery profession.Midwifery is a vital component of reproductive healthcare, traditionally dominated by females. However, the inclusion of male midwives in this profession has become more common globally, despite facing significant cultural, religious, and societal challenges. This editorial explores the barriers male midwives encounter, particularly in culturally and religiously sensitive areas, where childbirth is often considered a female-only domain. These challenges include cultural resistance, religious prohibitions, lack of role models, and discrimination in the workplace. To promote the acceptance of male midwives, this article advocates for community education, involving traditional and religious leaders, and fostering an inclusive and respectful healthcare environment. By addressing these barriers, the acceptance of male midwives can be improved, leading to enhanced maternal healthcare outcomes, gender equality, and a more diverse midwifery workforce.enMidwiferymalecultural barriersreligious barriersPromoting