scholarly journals Postnatal Care Practices among the Malays, Chinese and Indians: A Comparison

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 05002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuraidah Mohd Yusoff ◽  
Asmiaty Amat ◽  
Darlina Naim ◽  
Saad Othman
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
New Mothers ◽  
Pregnancy Status ◽  
New Mother ◽  
Care Practices

In Malaysia, each race has its own traditional medicine practice which has existed for hundreds of years before the coming of modern medicine. Also, each race has many kinds of practices that had been around maintaining the health care of the respective community. All of these races or ethnic groups regard that it is very important for new mothers to be nursed back to health and thus each has its own specific and special postnatal or maternity care. The treatment during the postnatal or confinement period is generally considered to be good and safe and can help the new mother to gain back her health to the pre-pregnancy status. It is also belief that the ingredients used are natural and usually do not caused harm to the mother’s condition. Hence, this paper is the result of the study on the traditional postnatal care practiced by the Malay, Chinese and Indian communities in Malaysia. This study was conducted through interviews and review of literature. The results obtained showed that there are a variety of treatments and practices during postnatal or confinement period for each of the race. In addition, traditional postnatal care during confinement are still being sought after and followed by the different races in Malaysia.

Immigrant New Mothers in Finnish Maternity Care: An Ethnographic Study of Caring

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Wikberg ◽  
Katie Eriksson ◽  
Terese Bondas
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
New Mothers ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Care Culture

PURPOSE: To illuminate experiences and perceptions of caring in the maternity care culture of immigrant new mothers in Finland.DESIGN: This is a descriptive interpretive ethnography.PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: Seventeen new mothers from different cultures on a maternity ward in a medium-sized hospital in Finland.METHODS: Focused ethnographic analysis and interpretation of interviews, observations, and field notes were used.FINDINGS: Caring was part of the positive experience of childbearing and beneficial for the health and well-being of the immigrant new mothers. Negative experiences of health care impaired their well-being. The resources of Finnish maternity care and cultural knowledge of the nurses facilitated the caring. The policy and attitude of Finnish society encouraged childbearing. The immigration regulations affected support during childbearing negatively and tended to caused loneliness. The Finnish maternity care was not fully adapted to the mothers’ wishes to understand the organization of Finnish maternity care, to communicate, to breastfeed, and to have family-centered care, a flexible length of stay in the hospital, and extended support after childbirth.CONCLUSION: Caring improves the childbearing experience and the well-being and health of new immigrant mothers; therefore, caring needs to be emphasized in maternity care, health care administration, and nursing education.

scholarly journals Ethnomedical Health Care Practices among the Satar tribe of Nepal: Linking to Development Agenda

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-65
Author(s):  
Lal Mani Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Public Health Care ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Health Care Practices ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Common Illnesses ◽  
Care Practices

Introduction:  Ethno medical Health Care Practices (EMHCP) so called traditional medicine or indigenous developing affordability of health care have increased, between as well as within populations the world over. Access to appropriate healthcare is increasingly being acknowledged as a health countries. care practices Inequities are in widely availability, adopted accessibility, phenomenon acceptability especially and in human right through international instruments such as the United Nations Human Rights Commission, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the WHO. In the recent past there has been increasing interests in integration of EMHCP relevance to public health globally. In this context, there is a critical need to mainstream EMHCP into public health care to achieve the objective of improved access to healthcare facilities.Method: The study based on Primary data, conducted in Satar community which is sixth-most predominant ethnic group by population in Jhapa district of Nepal. Using Semi-structured tool as the data collection; cross sectional descriptive study was employed. The male household heads of Satar aged 24-49 years are selected as primary respondents. Fifty sampling units from 5 VDCs were selected using purposive sampling technique. The data are analyzed through Frequency and descriptive statistics to describe the preference of medication practices in common illnesses over 4 "A"s of health seeking behavior, attitude and satisfaction towards EMHCP comparing with modern medication.Result and Discussion :  Overall two-third (64%) of Satar population adopts the EMHCP as majority of population has been cured through Traditional medication (50%) followed by Faith healers (32.1%) for the most common illnesses. The Illiterate category seek EMHCP more frequently with compared to the Literate Category which was found strongly significant (P<0.01). There is no significant difference between Poor and Rich category (p>0.8). However, the overall frequency of EMHCP users in both category found quite high (68%) with  comparison to Modern medication. The analysis of 4 "As" model in health seeking practices, EMHCP users can afford the EMHCP compared to Modern medication users for seeking Modern medication which was found very significant (P<0.001). The availability, accessibility and Acceptability frequency for EMHCP is very high compared to the Modern medicine providing the composite score 0.938 vs. 0.740 respectively. The mean attitudinal scale of EMHCP over the modern medicine found to be 4.12 out of 5 which is very significant.Conclusion: EMHCP phenomenon is widely prevalent in the disadvantaged and marginalized ethnic societies. People adopted different types of EMHCP according to their available choices in the common public health problems for their various health needs.Journal of Advanced Academic Research Vol. 3, No. 2, 2016, Page: 55-65

scholarly journals INFANT HEALTH CARE

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (08) ◽  
pp. 978-988
Author(s):  
Muhammad Asim ◽  
Babak Mahmood ◽  
Malik Muhammad Sohail
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Infant Health ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Newborn Health ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Cord Care ◽  
Health Care Practices ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
One Year

In Pakistan 1 in every 14 infants die before reaching one year of age. Infant mortalityhighly depends upon the health care practices by the caretakers. Objective: To investigate theinfant risky health care practices and their impact on infants’ health in Pakistan. Study Design:Descriptive systematic literature review. Setting and Period: All the research articles that waspublished in between 2000 to 2015. Methods: Focusing on newborn health care practices withspecial reference to mothers utilization of antennal and postnatal care, pre-lacteal feedings,colostrum, breastfeeding, cord care practices and complementary feeding. A systematic searchof national and international literature especially from developing countries was undertakenfrom peer-reviewed indexed journals and news articles from 2000-2015 to access the infanthealth care practices. Results: sixty five articles were included in this review article. All thestudies focused on the determinants of infant health care practices. It was found that mother’sprenatal and postnatal care utilization service was poor. It was further investigated that colstrumis not preferred first feed of the mothers and family members to their infants. Mostly mothersgave the pre-lacteal feeding to their children irrespective to their education and social statusand it cause the delayed in initiating the breastfeeding to the neonates. Only a small proportionof the mothers initiate the breastfeeding with in the first hour of birth and mothers are unawareabout the importance of breastfeeding. Furthermore, the mothers are also unaware about cordcare and use conventional methods for cord care. Conclusion: It was investigated that infanthealth care practices is highly influenced by the culture and religious belifs of the caretakers.Due to the lack of proper health care of infants, Pakistan is facing high infant mortality rateand substandard infant health indicators. It is suggested that government and policy makersshould arrange the trainings/ workshops for the mothers and adolescents for the purpose todiscourage the risky health care practices.

scholarly journals A study on the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of Diarrhoea and Dysentery in Khag tehsil of District Budgam of Jammu and Kashmir

2021 ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Tawseef Ahmad Mir ◽  
Rakesh Kumar Khare ◽  
Muatasim Jan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Primary Health

People are using medicinal plants to alleviate diseases since the time immemorial. The present paper enumerates a total of 25 medicinal plants belonging to 19 families used for the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery diseases in Khag tehsil of district Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Asteraceae was the dominant family. Leaves were found to be dominant plant used for the preparation of herbal remedies. It was found that in this era of modern medicine, people are still relied on traditional medicine to get their primary health care. It was also revealed medicinal plants are under serious threat and needs to be conserved as so as to enjoy this legacy in future too.

scholarly journals Impact of postnatal counseling on care of newborn

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1939
Author(s):  
Vantaku Venkata Vijayalakshmi ◽  
K. Jhansi Padma ◽  
M. Madan Mohan ◽  
D. Manikyamba ◽  
A. Krishna Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Neonatal Morbidity ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Cord Care ◽  
Antenatal Counseling ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Care Practices

Background: Newborn care is an integral aspect of child health care practices. Globally 2.4 million children died in the neonatal period in 2019. Currently in India around 7.47 lakh neonates die annually. Advocating and adopting proper postnatal care of newborn in aspects of breastfeeding, immunization, warmth care, cord care, eye care etc will help in reducing neonatal morbidity and mortality.Methods: This was an hospital based cross sectional study of 100 postnatal mothers of babies admitted in NICU, in a tertiary care hospital. The knowledge of the mothers on various aspects of postnatal care was assessed by a pretest, followed by counseling and reassessment with a post test.Results: The study found that postnatal mothers had better awareness regarding breastfeeding, warmth care, cord care and oil massage. Poor knowledge was seen regarding eye care, immunization, recognition of danger signs and maternal nutrition and supplementation. Health care workers focused more on breastfeeding and warmth care practices than other aspects of postnatal care during antenatal counseling which could be a reason for this. A wide gap exists between contact with health workers and antenatal counseling. Knowledge gaps of the mothers improved significantly after counseling irrespective of their parity, education and location as seen by the increase in mean scores.Conclusions: Neonatal morbidity and mortality due to avoidable causes like hypoglycemia, hypothermia, sepsis can be achieved by practicing appropriate post-natal care practices. WHO recommendations on these practices should be widely propagated through frequent antenatal and post-natal counseling by health care workers.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Utilization of Traditional Medicine among the Communities of Merawi Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Masresha Wassie ◽  
Leul Lisanework Aragie ◽  
Belaynew Wasie Taye ◽  
Laychiluh Bantie Mekonnen
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traditional Medicines

Background. In Ethiopia, up to 80% of the population use traditional medicine for primary health care. Studies on the current knowledge and practices of communities in the era of modern health care expansion are lacking. Therefore, this study is aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practice of traditional medicine among communities in Merawi town.Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 403 residents of Merawi town. A systematic random sampling was used to select households. Data was collected through house to house interview.Results. 392 out of 403 questionnaires were analysed. Among the participants, 220 (56.1%) were female. The mean (±s.d.) age of the participants was 32.5 (±12.4) years. Nearly two-thirds, 241 (61.5%), of study participants have good knowledge about traditional medicines. Three-quarters of participants prefer modern medicine to traditional drugs. 70.9% of participants had the experience of personal use of traditional therapies.Conclusions. The population in Merawi has good knowledge with high acceptability and use of traditional medicine. The main reasons for high acceptability and practice were cultural acceptability, lesser cost, and good outcome of traditional medicine.

scholarly journals PERSEPSI MENJADI IBU YANG BAIK: SUATU PENGALAMAN WANITA PEDESAAN PERTAMA KALI MENJADI SEORANG IBU

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-60
Author(s):  
Yati Afiyanti
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Major Theme ◽  
New Mothers ◽  
Hermeneutic Phenomenological ◽  
Good Mother ◽  
New Mother ◽  
Conversational Interviews ◽  
First Time ◽  
Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study

AbstrakSuatu studi hermeneutik fenomenologi telah dilakukan untuk mengeksplorasi suatu pengalaman pertama para wanita Indonesia di daerah pedesaan tentang persepsi mereka menjadi seorang ibu yang baik. Tujuan dari studi ini memberikan informasi, wawasan, dan pemahaman kepada para praktisi kesehatan untuk lebih memahami kebutuhan-kebutuhan seorang ibu baru (ibu yang baru pertama kali memiliki anak) dan lebih memahami bagaimana seorang ibu baru menjalani peran barunya menjadi ibu untuk pertama kali dalam kehidupan mereka. Tiga belas partisipan yang berpartisipasi dalam studi ini telah mengungkapkan pengalaman pertama dan berbagai usaha yang mereka untuk menjadi seorang ibu yang baik. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara semi struktur. Tema utama dari hasil studi ini adalah mencoba menjadi seorang ibu yang baik. Dalam penelitian ini, diketahui bahwa ibu yang baik dipersepsikan sebagai ibu yang: (1) sabar dalam merawat anak (2) memiliki tanggung jawab untuk merawat anaknya sendiri, (3) mampu membagi waktu dengan baik, dan (4) memprioritaskan kebutuhan anaknya dari kebutuhan dirinya sendiri. Dengan hasil studi ini diharapkan para praktisi kesehatan akan lebih memahami harapan-harapan seorang ibu baru untuk dapat menjadi seorang ibu yang baik. AbstractA hermeneutic phenomenological study was carried out to explore the experience of first-time motherhood in rural Indonesia particurly their perception to be a good mother. The purposes of the study were to provide information, insights and a greater understanding for health care practicians to have a better understanding of the needs of new mothers and the ways in which the ferform new roles as a new mother. Thirteen Indonesian women were participated in this study and described their experiences of the first-time motherhood and the ways in which they conduct their role as a good mother. Data were collected through semi structured conversational interviews. The major theme of this study was trying to be a good mother. With sub themes of: (1) to be a good mother must be patient, (2) a good mother has responsibilities to care for the baby, (3) a good mother should be able to manage her time wisely, and (4) a good mother prioritize the baby’s needs ahead of their own needs. The result of will provide health care practicians deeper understanding about expectances of new mothers in becoming a good mother.

scholarly journals An Overview of Herbal Traditional Eye Care Practices and the Development of Eye Health Promotion Strategies in Cameroon

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Waindim Dorcas ◽  
Epee Emilliene ◽  
Tembe Fokunang Estella ◽  
E. A. Nshadze Joseph ◽  
Naidoo Kovin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Promotion Strategies ◽  
Care Practices

Herbal plants have played an important  role traditional medicine therapy of multiple human illnesses since the existence of man  in many parts of the globe .The most common eye diseases include conjunctivitis, cataract, glaucoma, eye allergies, eye inflammation. The problem of adverse drug effects of modern drugs, has led to the increased use nowadays of herbal remedies in the treatment of eye diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO), defines  traditional medicine as, the knowledge, skills and practices based on theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to diverse cultures, be it explicable or not that are used in the maintenance of health and the prevention, diagnosis, improvement and  the treatment of physical and mental diseases. In the last decade, the use of traditional medicine has gained popularity and has expanded globally. While traditional medicine is used in developing countries for primary health care, it is also being used in developed countries with advanced health care systems. Traditional medicine accounts for up to 60% of health care delivered in Cameroon, while in other African countries traditional medicine is being relied on as a result of cultural and historical beliefs and up to 80 % of the population in Africa use traditional medicine to meet their health care needs. Although, traditional medicine is widely used, issues around policy; safety; efficacy and quality control are still of prime public health concern. Traditional eye care practices are believed to be indigenous medicines used by community members for the treatment of eye diseases or ocular problems. This is the most applied form of eye treatment in Africa and other parts of Asia and Latin America. Eye care is a public health concern in Cameroon due to late diagnosis of eye pathology and limited access to medication and affordability of prescription eye glasses. This paper attempts to review the herbal medicine practice as an alternative approach to eye treatment using traditional healing, and the development of eye health promotion strategies in the primary health care system in Cameroon.

scholarly journals Experiences of Women Who Gave Birth in US Hospitals During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 237437352098149
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Mollard ◽  
Amaya Wittmaack
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Health Care Policy ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Care Policy ◽  
Women’S Perceptions ◽  
Perceptions Of Safety ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experiences Of Women

The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of women who gave birth in a US hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Women who gave birth between March and July 2020 completed a survey on the experience of giving birth during a pandemic. Of this, 885 women were consented and participated in the study; 22.5% of women reported hypertension, 33.8% reported anxiety, 18.6% reported depression, and 1.13% reported testing positive for COVID-19. Of this, 61% of women reported inadequate support for childbirth, and 20.5% reported that they did not feel safe giving birth in the hospital. Women who tested positive for COVID-19 were more likely to be of Asian race, have a cesarean delivery, not have a birth partner present, and discontinue breastfeeding before 6 weeks. Pandemic-related changes to maternity care practices may have impacted birthing women’s perceptions of safety and support in the hospital environment and affected symptoms of stress. Health care policy and maternity care practices should promote feelings of safety and control and overall experience for women giving birth in the hospital during a pandemic.

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