Breast-feeding perceptions, beliefs and experiences of Marshallese migrants: an exploratory study
| العنوان: | Breast-feeding perceptions, beliefs and experiences of Marshallese migrants: an exploratory study |
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| المؤلفون: | Marilou Shreve, Pearl A. McElfish, Allison L. Scott, Britni L Ayers |
| المصدر: | Public Health Nutrition. 19:3007-3016 |
| بيانات النشر: | Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2016. |
| سنة النشر: | 2016 |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Marshallese, Exploratory research, Emigrants and Immigrants, Mothers, Medicine (miscellaneous), Community-based participatory research, Article, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, 030225 pediatrics, Humans, 030212 general & internal medicine, Arkansas, Nutrition and Dietetics, Milk, Human, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Focus group, Acculturation, Health equity, language.human_language, Breast Feeding, language, Pacific islanders, Female, Psychology, Breast feeding, Micronesia, Demography |
| الوصف: | ObjectiveTo determine perceptions, beliefs and experiences affecting breast-feeding in Marshallese mothers residing in Northwest Arkansas, USA.DesignA qualitative, exploratory study using a brief survey and focus groups. Marshallese women, 18 years or older who had a child under 7 years of age, were included in the study.SettingCommunity-based organization in Northwest Arkansas.ResultsThe majority of mothers viewed breast milk as superior to formula, but had concerns about adequate milk supply and the nutritional value of their milk. The primary barriers to exclusive breast-feeding in the USA included public shaming (both verbal and non-verbal), perceived milk production and quality, and maternal employment. These barriers are not reported in the Marshall Islands and are encountered only after moving to the USA. Breast-feeding mothers rely heavily on familial support, especially the eldest female, who may not reside in the USA. The influence of institutions, including the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, is strong and may negatively affect breast-feeding.ConclusionsDespite the belief that breast milk is the healthiest option, breast-feeding among Marshallese mothers is challenged by numerous barriers they encounter as they assimilate to US cultural norms. The barriers and challenges, along with the strong desire to assimilate to US culture, impact Marshallese mothers’ perceptions, beliefs and experiences with breast-feeding. |
| تدمد: | 1475-2727 1368-9800 |
| URL الوصول: | https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_dedup___::ccda5c6dc51fef544f4ec19833e7de08 https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980016001221 |
| حقوق: | OPEN |
| رقم الأكسشن: | edsair.doi.dedup.....ccda5c6dc51fef544f4ec19833e7de08 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | OpenAIRE |
| تدمد: | 14752727 13689800 |
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