Maternal and Infant Care Beliefs and Practices of Aeta Mothers in Central Luzon, Philippines

Juanito Leabres, M. Jose, Alvin V. Nuqui, Jessie C. Nogoy, Rene E. Pudadera, Wilfredo Ramos
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Background: This study attempts at understanding the Aetas concept of maternal and infant care, specifically, beliefs and practices of Aeta mothers during pregnancy, childbirth and care of the infant. Methodology: Qualitative descriptive design was utilized in this research. Forty Aeta mothers were informants of this study selected via purposive sampling. Participant observation, formal and informal interviews and examination of relevant documents were the instruments for data collection. Findings: Most respondents were between 16-27 years old, from the province of Zambales, with two pregnancies and one living child. The majority had home deliveries attended by traditional birth attendants or next of kin and had visits to the Rural Health Units for a prenatal check-up. It was found that most Aeta mothers usually visit the Rural Health Unit in their second trimester. The mothers also rely on traditional beliefs and practices passed on from elders of the community particularly on diet, hygiene, and faith in God, preparation prior to delivery, cord care and use of placenta. Conclusion: The findings showed that the majority of the Aeta mothers interviewed adhered to some form of belief and practice that were passed to them by their elders. Implication: Stakeholders such as government and non-government organizations should pursue promoting and enriching beliefs and practices of the Aeta and reinforcing programs with an emphasis on indigenous minorities to follow safe delivery and motherhood practices that are culturally acceptable.
菲律宾吕宋岛中部Aeta母亲的母婴保健信仰和实践
背景:本研究试图了解Aeta母婴护理的概念,特别是Aeta母亲在怀孕、分娩和婴儿护理期间的信仰和实践。方法:本研究采用定性描述性设计。通过有目的的抽样选择了40名Aeta母亲作为本研究的信息提供者。参与者观察、正式和非正式访谈以及审查相关文件是收集数据的手段。调查结果:大多数受访者年龄在16-27岁之间,来自赞比莱斯省,有两次怀孕和一个活孩子。大多数人由传统的助产士或近亲在家分娩,并前往农村卫生单位进行产前检查。研究发现,大多数Aeta母亲通常在妊娠中期去农村卫生院。母亲们还依赖于社区长者传递的传统信仰和做法,特别是在饮食、卫生和对上帝的信仰、分娩前的准备、脐带护理和胎盘使用方面。结论:调查结果表明,大多数接受采访的Aeta母亲都坚持长辈传给她们的某种形式的信仰和实践。含义:政府和非政府组织等利益相关者应致力于促进和丰富Aeta的信仰和实践,并加强以土著少数民族为重点的计划,以遵循文化上可接受的安全分娩和孕产实践。
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