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Abdourahmane Coulibaly

    Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
    |June 20, 2022
    PubMed
    Summary

    Newborn health is shaped by complex gender and generational dynamics in both family and care settings. These social relationships, influenced by multiple variables, often go beyond traditional roles and public health program understanding.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology of health
    • Medical anthropology
    • Gender studies

    Context:

    • Ethnographic study examining newborn health within family and healthcare settings.
    • Focuses on the interplay of gender and generational dynamics in care practices.
    • Utilizes participant observation and interviews for data collection.

    Purpose:

    • To understand the construction of gender and generational social relationships surrounding newborn health.
    • Investigate perceptions and practices influencing daily life for those involved in newborn care.
    • Analyze the influence of social structures on healthcare engagement.

    Summary:

    • Caregivers in health institutions are predominantly women from the husband's family.
    • Male involvement often includes logistical and administrative support, not direct care.
    • Newborn care within families reflects gender and generational norms, with younger women integrating biomedical guidelines more readily.
    • Social relations influencing care are multifaceted, extending beyond simple male/female role dichotomies.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the complex, pluralistic reality of newborn health influences.
    • Suggests that public health programs may overlook nuanced social dynamics.
    • Provides insights for culturally sensitive newborn care interventions.

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