Abstract
Introduction
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.
Method
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.
Results
Analysis of data resulted in three threads/themes—respect for the elderly, use of herbal medicines, and communal living.
Discussion
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.
RAS ID
32437
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
2021
Funding Information
Edith Cowan University - Open Access Support Scheme 2020
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
Publisher
Sage
Identifier
Esther Adama
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7771-2722
Deborah Sundin
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4477-9813
Sara Bayes
Recommended Citation
Adama, E. A., Sundin, D., & Bayes, S. (2021). Sociocultural practices affecting the care of preterm infants in the Ghanaian community. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1043659620975098
Comments
Adama, E. A., Sundin, D., & Bayes, S. (2021). Sociocultural Practices Affecting the Care of Preterm Infants in the Ghanaian Community. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 32(5), 458-465.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1043659620975098