Cultural Malpractice During the Postpartum Period: A Qualitative Study in Sidama, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Certain cultural practices after childbirth can significantly harm the health of both mothers and their babies. The impact of these practices can differ from one region to another.

Objective

This study explored the harmful cultural customs that occur during the postpartum period, as well as the reasons behind them, among women with infants younger than 12 months.

Methods

This study employed a phenomenological qualitative approach to explore instances of cultural malpractice during the postpartum period. Data were collected through in-depth interviews conducted between July 1 and 7, 2024. Nine postpartum individuals were purposefully selected to participate, ensuring representation of a range of experiences and perspectives relevant to the research questio

SUBMITTER: Menesho MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12589794 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature