Traditional practices on neonatal and puerperal care in Türkiye

Abstract

Aim: Understanding traditional care practices can provide in-depth knowledge and perspective within the scope of education and health services to be offered to the newborn and puerperal mother for welfare. This study investigated traditional practices and beliefs about the newborn and puerperal period. Methods: Culture analysis, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in this study. The study group consisted of 35 women from six regions of Türkiye determined by an appropriate sampling method. The data was collected through a semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers. The questions were directed to the participants face-to-face. Results: This study, in which women in six different regions of Türkiye determined behavior patterns, perceptions and beliefs, and the similarities and differences of the practices and beliefs of women about newborn and puerperal. The findings showed some crucial areas in the similarities of traditional practices in neonatal and puerperal care in Türkiye. Conclusion: Findings reflected the cultural richness and diversity of traditions. The research supported the view that traditional care practices in Türkiye continued to exist and were still significant in the neonatal and puerperal periods.