Cultural issues in prenatal care and midwifery practice

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Manfusa Shams
Cite this article:  Shams, M. (2002). Cultural issues in prenatal care and midwifery practice. Social Behavior and Personality: An international journal, 30(6), 567-570.


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In the present study a preliminary enquiry was made into midwives’ perceptions of cultural issues in prenatal care. 23 midwives completed a questionnaire in a formal setting. Comprehension is identified as the most preferred cultural component in midwifery practice. Significant perceived positive associations were obtained among a number of sociocultural variables and prenatal care. The findings of this study suggest that midwifery practice needs to be informed by cultural practices in pregnancy.

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