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Postnatal care of newborns in the family context: an integrative review

Fernanda Garcia Bezerra Góes1, Maria da Anunciação Silva1, Andressa Silva Torres Dos Santos1

  • 1Universidade Federal Fluminense. Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|September 23, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Family cultural practices in newborn postnatal care often conflict with scientific recommendations, posing health risks. Educational programs are vital to improve infant care quality and reduce preventable neonatal deaths.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Health
  • Family Studies
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Postnatal care is crucial for newborn health and development.
  • Family context significantly influences infant care practices.
  • Cultural variations in care practices can impact neonatal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and analyze family-centered postnatal care practices for newborns.
  • To identify discrepancies between cultural practices and scientific recommendations in infant care.

Main Methods:

  • An integrative literature review was conducted.
  • Searches were performed in LILACS, BDENF, SciELO, and PubMed databases.
  • Sixteen studies were included in the final analysis.

Main Results:

  • Two primary themes emerged: family practices and doubts in newborn postnatal care, and best practices.
  • Identified cultural practices often diverge from evidence-based recommendations.
  • Discrepancies highlight potential risks to newborn health.

Conclusions:

  • Cultural practices in newborn care can pose risks, necessitating intervention.
  • Educational programs for families are essential to enhance postnatal care quality.
  • Improving family education can reduce preventable neonatal mortality across diverse socio-family settings.
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