Cultural Childbirth Practices, Beliefs, and Traditions in Postconflict Liberia
Cultural Childbirth Practices, Beliefs, and Traditions in Postconflict Liberia
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DOI：
10.1080/07399332.2011.555831
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发表时间：
2011-01-01
影响因子：
1.4
通讯作者：
Boyle, Joyceen S.
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作者：
Lori, Jody R.;Boyle, Joyceen S.
在这项定性研究中，我们使用了一种解释性的、批判性的民族志方法，通过妇女、家庭和社区的视角来了解利比里亚的分娩、孕产妇疾病和死亡。我们从数据中确定了三个主要主题：(a)怀孕和分娩的保密；(b)权力和权威；(c)对医疗体系的不信任。从数据分析中产生的解释性理论“房子背后”提供了对利比里亚分娩的更大社会和文化背景的理解。我们的研究结果提供了一个更完整的理解影响产妇死亡率这一棘手问题的背景因素。
In this qualitative study we used an interpretive, critical ethnographic approach to provide an understanding of childbirth and maternal illness and death in Liberia through the lens of women, families, and communities. We identified three major themes from the data: (a) secrecy surrounding pregnancy and childbirth; (b) power and authority; and (c) distrust of the health care system. The interpretive theory, Behind the House, generated from data analysis provides an understanding of the larger social and cultural context of childbirth in Liberia. Our findings provide a more complete understanding of the contextual factors that impact on the intractable problem of maternal mortality.