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Traditional neonatal care practices in Jordan: A qualitative study
Lina Mrayan1, Sanaa Abujilban1, Jamila Abuidhail1
1Department of Maternal, Child and Family Health Nursing, Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.
Nursing & Health Sciences
|June 28, 2018
Summary
Traditional neonatal care practices in Jordan, including salt rubs and prelacteal feeding, are common. These non-biomedical methods require further study to assess their impact on infant health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Maternal and Child Health
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Traditional neonatal care practices are prevalent in developing nations, including Jordan.
- These practices are often linked to high rates of neonatal mortality and morbidity globally.
- Understanding local customs is crucial for improving infant health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe common neonatal care practices in Jordan.
- To explore the nature of home-based neonatal care in the Jordanian context.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, qualitative research design was employed.
- Interviews were conducted with 40 mothers of neonates across four Jordanian cities.
- Data analysis involved thematic and content analysis following Braun and Clarke's six-step method.
Main Results:
- Home-based neonatal care in Jordan includes prevalent non-biomedical practices.
- Commonly identified practices include rubbing neonates with salt, swaddling, and prelacteal feeding.
- Various other traditional treatment modalities were also reported.
Conclusions:
- Traditional neonatal care in Jordan encompasses a range of non-biomedical interventions.
- Further research is essential to evaluate the specific benefits and risks of these practices on neonatal health.
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