Encouraging men's cooperation can start with understanding men's points of view.
Many men approve of family planning and contraception.
Still, many men have negative attitudes about women choosing and using contraception. Some men may be unwilling to have their wives adopt family planning because they themselves know little about it. Some do not want their wives talking with strangers about sex and reproduction. These male attitudes about contraceptive use are part of some men's broader fears. Traditional social norms often have required men to maintain the honor and position of their extended family, village, religious group, or other social organization.