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Maternal Health Beliefs, Perceptions, and Experiences in a U.S. Marshallese Community
Britni L Ayers1, Rachel S Purvis1, Williamina Ioanna Bing1
1University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fayetteville, AR, USA.
Abstract:
Introduction: The purpose of this article is to review the beliefs, perceptions, and experience of maternal health among Marshallese women. Methodology: The study utilized a qualitative descriptive design with a brief survey of participant demographics. A purposive sample of 43 participants were enrolled. Results: The mean age of participants was 40 years. Four a priori themes were identified as follows: (a) family planning beliefs and experiences, (b) prenatal beliefs and experiences, (c) birthing beliefs and experiences, and (d) postpartum beliefs and experiences. Discussion: This study identified beliefs, perceptions, and experiences among Marshallese that have implications for policy and practice related to culturally congruent health care for Marshallese mothers.
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