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The Pedi woman’s experiences of childbirth and early parenthood: A summary of major findings

B. Chalmers
Curationis | Vol 11, No 1 | a155 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/curationis.v11i1.155 | © 1988 B. Chalmers | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 21 September 1988 | Published: 26 September 1988

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B. Chalmers, School of Psychology, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

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Abstract

Traditional Black views of health and illness are contrasted to those of Whites. In particular, customs, practices and attitudes to childbirth and early infant care amongst Blacks are outlined.

Within this framework, two interview protocols of approximately 170 items each, are described. These were designed to explore the urban and rural Pedi woman's knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices regarding childbirth and early infant care as influenced by her social and economic environment.

Practical issues concerning the use of these interview protocols are described. Major findings pertaining to aspects of the pre-natal, birth and post-natal experiences of women are reported. Possible implications of these findings are suggested.

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