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Cultural and health beliefs of pregnant women in Zambia regarding pregnancy and child birth.
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- Exploring the nutritional beliefs of pregnant women in Yazd city.Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2020Article
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- Alcohol use, pregnancy and associated risk factors: a pilot cross-sectional study of pregnant women attending prenatal care in an urban city.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2019Article
- Perceived causes of adverse pregnancy outcomes and remedies adopted by Kalenjin women in rural Kenya.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2018Article
- "When a woman is pregnant, her grave is open": health beliefs concerning dietary practices among pregnant Kalenjin women in rural Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2017Article
- Food beliefs and practices among the Kalenjin pregnant women in rural Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundHealth beliefs related to pregnancy and childbirth exist in various cultures globally. Healthcare practitioners need to be aware of these beliefs so as to contextualise their practice in their communities.
objectivesTo explore the health beliefs regarding pregnancy and childbirth of women attending the antenatal clinic at Chawama Health Center in Lusaka Zambia.
methodThis was a descriptive, cross-sectional survey of women attending antenatal care(n = 294) who were selected by systematic sampling. A researcher-administered questionnaire was used for data collection.
resultsResults indicated that women attending antenatal care at Chawama Clinic held certain beliefs relating to diet, behaviour and the use of medicinal herbs during pregnancy and post-delivery. The main beliefs on diet related to a balanced diet, eating of eggs, okra, bones, offal, sugar cane, alcohol consumption and salt intake. The main beliefs on behaviour related to commencement of antenatal care, daily activities, quarrels, bad rituals, infidelity and the use of condoms during pregnancy. The main beliefs on the use of medicinal herbs were on their use to expedite the delivery process, to assist in difficult deliveries and for body cleansing following a miscarriage.
conclusionWomen attending antenatal care at the Chawama Clinic hold a number of beliefs regarding pregnancy and childbirth. Those beliefs that are of benefit to the patients should be encouraged with scientific explanations, whilst those posing a health risk should be discouraged respectfully.
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