ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2025
Traditional practices during the first 1000 days of life in Southest region of Türkiye: a qualitative study.
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- Women's Perceptions on Newborn Care Practices, Knowledge Sources, Benefits, and Challenges in Rural Northern Jordan: A Qualitative Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundTraditional practices during the first 1,000 days of life can shape caregiving behaviors and influence maternal and child health. This study aimed to identify and describe traditional practices related to pregnancy, childbirth, and early infant care, as well as to explore the reasons behind their adoption and the sources of information guiding them, from the perspectives of pregnant women and healthcare professionals in southeastern Turkey.
methodThe study included 34 pregnant women from antenatal clinics at two hospitals, alongside four focus group discussions, and 17 healthcare professionals from related units, supported by two focus groups. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using structured demographic forms and semi-structured interview guides. Interviews were audio-recorded and analyzed thematically.
resultsParticipants reported various traditional practices, such as withholding colostrum, tightly swaddling the infant, delaying bathing until the 40th day, making razor blade incisions for jaundice, applying salt or olive oil mixtures to the newborn, and using the "höllük" cradle (a traditional wooden cradle). These practices were largely transmitted through intergenerational advice, particularly from elder family members.
conclusionThe study highlights a range of traditional practices that persist during the first 1,000 days of life, some of which may be potentially harmful. Antenatal counseling that includes family elders may help reduce harmful practices and promote safer caregiving behaviors.
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