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Narrative Review | Nursing | India | Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024
Beliefs and Practices on Infant Care among Mothers; A Systematic Review
Siji T Jose | Prof Dr. Anoopa K R | Betcy K Jayims
Abstract: An infant's development is a dynamic and interactive process. Every infant is unique in interacting with world around them, and the way they think and behave. Health beliefs will have health practices as their outcome which are originated from culture of an individual. Cultural practices of family directly effect on a child's development. Aim: The aim of the study was to review the evidence based on literature regarding different views on infant care. Method: In brief literature review, studies conducted in recent 10 years were examined using keywords 'infant', 'infant care', 'primimothers', 'culture', 'practices', 'parenthood preparation' on Google Scholar and PubMed. Findings: In these studies, examined within the scope of research, it was established that infant care practices such as thermoregulation, breast feeding and nutrition, infection prevention, rooming in/ co bedding, stimulus and tender loving care influences an infant's growth. It was determined that families reflect the cultural values on health practices and seek solution of infant care issues in these values. It was determined that cultural values of child, family and their geographical region differ from the perception and belief of infant health care practices. Since cultural structure of infant and family is directly related with health and wellbeing level, nursing care practices are detailed and care programs can be planned in a holistic and transcultural model. Conclusion: Different aspects in an infant care influence the infant health and care practices. Nurses should be careful with the dimensions of infant care aspects and family's cultural practices and beliefs on postnatal care.
Keywords: Infant care, Primimothers, Culture, Practices, Parenthood preparation
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024,
Pages: 927 - 932