School of Molecular Sciences, University of Western Australia, Crawley 6009, Australia.
School of Education, Capella University, 225 South 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Aug 22;16(17):3053. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173053.
Consequent upon rapid development in Abu Dhabi, there has been a rise in chronic disease, the susceptibilities to which are influenced by events occurring in early life. Hence, maternal and infant health are key areas in public health policy. Following a study of maternal and infant health in a cohort of mothers in Abu Dhabi between 2002 and 2004, seven key informant interviews were undertaken to elucidate the study findings through the impressions of Emirati women in positions within the healthcare area-including ministries, hospitals, and universities in Abu Dhabi. Semi-structured interviews were based on five key questions that covered the cultural responsiveness of the maternal health services-breastfeeding, health education, and physical and recreational activity. The responses were analysed using a thematic content technique and indicated that the status of women, cultural beliefs and practices, limited health knowledge, and language differences between the local population, healthcare providers, and health promoting materials were important themes. The study highlighted areas for future research and policy, including the communication gaps between healthcare professionals and women, the influences of advertising and the media on health issues, heath education, and ways to increase women's participation in physical exercise. It is vital to consider non-medical determinants of health alongside biomedical determinants, to help develop culturally appropriate health strategies for this population.
由于阿布扎比的快速发展，慢性病的发病率有所上升，而这些疾病的易感性受到生命早期发生事件的影响。因此，母婴健康是公共卫生政策的关键领域。在对 2002 年至 2004 年间阿布扎比的一组母亲的母婴健康进行研究之后，进行了七次重点知情者访谈，通过在阿布扎比的医疗保健领域任职的阿联酋妇女的印象来阐明研究结果，包括部委、医院和大学。半结构化访谈基于涵盖母乳喂养、健康教育以及身体和娱乐活动的文化适应性的五个关键问题。使用主题内容技术对回复进行分析，结果表明妇女的地位、文化信仰和习俗、有限的健康知识以及当地居民、医疗保健提供者和促进健康材料之间的语言差异是重要主题。该研究强调了未来研究和政策的领域，包括医疗保健专业人员和妇女之间的沟通差距、广告和媒体对健康问题的影响、健康教育以及增加妇女参与体育锻炼的方式。重要的是，要考虑健康的非医学决定因素与生物医学决定因素，以帮助为这一人群制定文化上适当的健康策略。
