Maternal and Infant Health in Abu Dhabi: Insights from Key Informant Interviews.

ABSTRACT: Consequent upon rapid development in Abu Dhabi, there has been a rise in chronic disease, the susceptibilities to which are influenced by events occurring in early life. Hence, maternal and infant health are key areas in public health policy. Following a study of maternal and infant health in a cohort of mothers in Abu Dhabi between 2002 and 2004, seven key informant interviews were undertaken to elucidate the study findings through the impressions of Emirati women in positions within the healthcare area-including ministries, hospitals, and universities in Abu Dhabi. Semi-structured interviews were based on five key questions that covered the cultural responsiveness of the maternal health services-breastfeeding, health education, and physical and recreational activity. The responses were a

SUBMITTER: Gardner H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6747237 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature