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Sarci Magdalena Toy
Jurusan Gizi Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Jl. Jenderal Soeharto. No. 72 Naikoten I, Kupang, NTT
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Traditional beliefs and practices of postpartum care in rural East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia Toy, Sarci Magdalena; Ndoen, Enjelita Mariance; Ndun, Helga Jilvera Nathalia
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 13, No 4: December 2024
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v13i4.24294

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Maternal mortality remains a pressing public health issue in Indonesia, particularly for mothers residing in rural regions who often forego postnatal health services due to traditional beliefs and practices. This qualitative research delved into the cultural perspectives of the local community to gain insight into the care practices of postpartum mothers in rural areas of NTT Province, Indonesia. The study involved in-depth interviews with nine participants, including four postpartum mothers, four family members, and one village midwife, with the interview data analyzed thematically. The research revealed that cultural beliefs and practices revolving around the postpartum period in NTT align with shared beliefs and traditional practices found in various Asian societies. This includes behavioral taboos and food restrictions. The study also identified two primary postpartum traditions aimed at restoring the postpartum mother's body heat and strength. All postpartum mothers adhere to traditional care practices because they believe in their benefits, pressure from family members, and fear of non-compliance consequences. However, postnatal mothers and their families have low postnatal care visits and do not receive adequate information about postpartum care. Health literacy for postpartum women and their families in rural areas needs to be improved and health workers should provide culturally sensitive maternal health services.
Co-Authors Abel, Yurike Ama, Marselino Ifantri Yuranus Aspatria, Utma Boro, Antonia Ina Maria Palan Christin Rony Nayoan Dona, Erniati Timbu Eta, Yusrianto Azhari Febronia Melania Woi Geghi, Cathrin Wea Djogo Hemba, Dominggus Dinga Lay, Soleman Ayub Lewar, Vinsensia Waha Lewi Jutomo Limbu, Ribka Mada, Herliana Deliana Manurung, Imelda Februati Ester Ndoen, Enjelita Mariance Ndun, Helga Jillvera Natalia Ndun, Helga Jilvera Nathalia Nur, Marselinus Laga Riwu, Yuliana Radja Romeo, Petrus Takaeb, Afrona E. L Talahatu, Anna Henny Talahatu, Anna Heny