Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

Journal of Transcultural Nursing

ISSN

1552-7832

Volume

30

Issue

3

First Page

260

Last Page

267

PubMed ID

30136917

Publisher

Sage Publications

School

Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Services Research / School of Nursing and Midwifery

RAS ID

27222

Comments

This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of: Arabiat, D. H., Whitehead, L., AL Jabery, M. A., Darawad, M., Geraghty, S., & Halasa, S. (2018). Newborn care practices of mothers in Arab societies: implication for infant welfare. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 30(3), 260-267. https://doi.org/10.1177/1043659618794256

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: There are at least 22 Arab league states and sections in Northern Africa, southwestern Asia, and Europe that incorporate the vast Middle Eastern culture. The purpose of this study was to identify the cultural variations in newborn care practices, self-management of common illnesses, and their potential impact on infant welfare.

METHOD: A qualitative design using a focus group approach with 37 Arab mothers in Jordan was used.

RESULTS: Findings revealed strong similarities in terms of beliefs, care practices, and the experience of intergenerational conflict in establishing and maintaining traditional practices among mothers. Potentially harmful practices included restrictive swaddling, rubbing a newborn's body with salt, and encouraging the ingestion of herbs in newborns.

DISCUSSION: It is important for nurses and midwives to be aware of traditional practices, cultural beliefs, and the implications for infant welfare if they are to effectively engage with families to promote the well-being of the newborn.

DOI

10.1177/1043659618794256

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