University of Delaware, Newark, USA.
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, USA.
J Transcult Nurs. 2022 May;33(3):373-380. doi: 10.1177/10436596221075984. Epub 2022 Feb 15.
The purpose of the study was to explore experiences of immigrant Asian Indian women with pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care in the United States.
This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach using semi-structured interviews and followed COREQ (COnsolidated criteria for REporting Qualitative research) guidelines for reporting qualitative research. Nine immigrant Asian Indian mothers residing in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States participated in the study.
Four themes emerged: experiencing cultural differences during the perinatal period in the United States, choosing the best perinatal practices for maternal and infant care, recognizing family as the main support system, and having positive experiences with health care providers.
Findings of this study shed light on the need for culturally appropriate care, including proper assessment of Asian Indian mothers' sociocultural aspects and cultural preferences and provision of support and information needed during the perinatal period.
本研究旨在探讨美国亚裔印度移民女性在怀孕、分娩和婴儿护理方面的经历。
本研究采用定性描述方法，使用半结构式访谈，并遵循 COREQ（定性研究报告的统一标准）指南报告定性研究。9 名居住在美国中大西洋地区的移民亚裔印度母亲参与了这项研究。
出现了四个主题：在美国围产期经历文化差异，选择最佳围产期母婴护理实践，认识到家庭是主要支持系统，以及与医疗保健提供者有积极的体验。
本研究的结果表明需要提供文化上适宜的护理，包括对亚裔印度母亲的社会文化方面和文化偏好进行适当评估，并在围产期提供所需的支持和信息。
