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    Cultural meaning of pregnancy and childbirth among Mexican-American women

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    Author
    Miller, Connie Sue
    Issue Date
    1995
    Keywords
    Transcultural Nursing.
    Mexican Americans.
    Maternal Behavior.
    Pregnancy -- psychology.
    Labor, Obstetric -- psychology.
    Advisor
    Glittenberg, JoAnn E.
    
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    The University of Arizona.
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    Abstract
    This study explored the cultural meaning of pregnancy and childbirth among Mexican-American women. Ethnographic interviews were conducted with a homogeneous sample of five Mexican-American women. The domains of meaning identified are: Health-promoting behaviors during pregnancy, Unhealthy behaviors during pregnancy, Health-promoting behaviors postpartum, Unhealthy behaviors postpartum, Kinds of things done to maintain baby's health, and Cultural expectations of women. The four cultural themes that emerged from the data analysis are: 1. Religious beliefs are important in the promotion of a healthy pregnancy and in the prevention of problems during pregnancy and following birth. 2. Maintaining health during pregnancy and postpartum involves many things that should be done as well as many things that should be avoided. 3. Traditional cultural rules and beliefs guide health care practices during the prenatal and postpartum period. 4. The fetus and newborn infant are particularly vulnerable to illnesses or outside influences, requiring special care and precautions.
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    Degree Level
    masters
    Degree Program
    Graduate College
    Nursing
    Degree Grantor
    University of Arizona
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