Bader Lauren R, Ward Jennifer, Fouts Hillary N, Jaekel Julia
Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse, University of Toulouse Capitole, 31080 Toulouse CEDEX 06, France.
Institute of Agriculture, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA.
Children (Basel). 2020 Jun 17;7(6):63. doi: 10.3390/children7060063.
Refugees often parent under extreme circumstances. Parenting practices have implications for child outcomes, and parenting in the context of refugee resettlement is likely to be dynamic as parents negotiate a new culture. This study examined African origin mothers' infant care values and practices related to feeding, carrying, and daily activities following resettlement in the Southeastern region of the U.S. Ten African origin mothers were asked about their infant care practices through semi-structured interviews. Results indicated that mothers valued breastfeeding but often chose to use formula as a supplement or instead of breastfeeding. In addition, participants valued carrying their infants close to the body but used equipment such as strollers. Mothers expressed that perceptions of American culture and rules, social support, interactions with community agencies, and the need to engage in formal employment were factors that influenced their infant care practices.
难民往往在极端情况下养育子女。育儿方式会对孩子的成长结果产生影响，而且随着父母融入新文化，难民重新安置背景下的育儿方式可能会不断变化。本研究调查了美国东南部地区重新安置后的非洲裔母亲在喂养、抱孩子和日常活动方面的婴儿护理价值观及做法。通过半结构化访谈，向十位非洲裔母亲询问了她们的婴儿护理做法。结果表明，母亲们重视母乳喂养，但经常选择使用配方奶作为补充或替代母乳喂养。此外，参与者重视将婴儿贴身抱着，但也会使用婴儿车等设备。母亲们表示，对美国文化和规则的认知、社会支持、与社区机构的互动以及从事正式工作的需求是影响她们婴儿护理做法的因素。
