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ArticleJournal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society2021

Sociocultural Practices Affecting the Care of Preterm Infants in the Ghanaian Community.

Esther Abena Adama, Deborah Sundin, Sara Bayes

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Article in Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Esther Abena AdamaEdith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-7771-2722
Deborah SundinEdith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia.
Sara BayesEdith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia.
Edith Cowan University · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAlthough culture is an integral part of health, there is scarcity of evidence on the influence of culture on caregiving experiences of parents of preterm infants. The aim of this study was to explore the influence of sociocultural practices on caring for preterm infants in the Ghanaian community.

methodNarrative inquiry was utilized to explore the influence of sociocultural practices on the care of preterm infants from 21 mothers, 9 fathers, and 12 household members. Data were collected through face-to-face semistructured interviews and observations at participants' homes.

resultsAnalysis of data resulted in three threads/themes-respect for the elderly, use of herbal medicines, and communal living. DISCUSSION: Community and extended family members have great influence on the care of preterm infants. Traditional herbal medicines are considered effective in treating traditional illnesses among preterm infants. Understanding the influence of culture on the care of vulnerable preterm infants in the community is essential in developing interventions for infant survival.

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Infant, PrematureMothersAgedFemaleGhanaHumansInfantInfant, NewbornParentscultureelderlyGhanaherbal medicinepreterm infant

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PMID33225863
PMCPMC8404725
OpenAlexW3109424695

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