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Nurses' knowledge of traditional Chinese postpartum customs
1Mackay Memorial Hospital.
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|October 7, 2004
Summary
Postpartum women possess greater knowledge of the traditional 1-month confinement custom than nurses, though both groups share positive attitudes. Knowledge and attitudes towards this cultural practice are positively correlated.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Traditional Chinese customs, such as the 1-month postpartum confinement, significantly influence maternal and infant care practices.
- Understanding healthcare providers' and patients' perspectives on these customs is crucial for effective care delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess nurses' and postpartum women's knowledge and attitudes regarding the traditional Chinese 1-month confinement custom.
- To identify factors influencing these attitudes.
- To analyze the correlation between knowledge and attitudes.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive and inferential analysis was performed on data collected from 173 questionnaires.
- Participants included 121 recent mothers and 52 nurses.
Main Results:
- Postpartum women demonstrated higher average knowledge scores of the confinement custom compared to nurses.
- Both postpartum women and nurses exhibited positive attitudes towards the traditional practice.
- A significant positive correlation was found between participants' attitudes and their level of knowledge.
Conclusions:
- In-service nursing education should incorporate information on traditional postpartum customs to bridge knowledge gaps.
- Findings provide a reference for improving culturally sensitive postpartum care and education.
