Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia.
J Transcult Nurs. 2021 Sep;32(5):458-465. doi: 10.1177/1043659620975098. Epub 2020 Nov 22.
Although 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.
Narrative 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.
Analysis of data resulted in three threads/themes-respect for the elderly, use of herbal medicines, and communal living.
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.
尽管文化是健康的一个组成部分,但关于文化对早产儿父母的照护体验影响的证据很少。本研究的目的是探索社会文化实践对加纳社区早产儿护理的影响。
采用叙事探究法,从 21 位母亲、9 位父亲和 12 位家庭成员中探讨社会文化实践对早产儿护理的影响。通过在参与者家中进行面对面的半结构化访谈和观察收集数据。
数据分析产生了三个主题——尊重老人、使用草药和群居生活。
社区和大家庭成员对早产儿的护理有很大的影响。传统草药被认为对早产儿的传统疾病有效。了解文化对社区中弱势早产儿护理的影响,对于制定婴儿生存干预措施至关重要。