Postnatal social support group needs and explanatory models of Iraqi Arabic speaking women in the year following the birth of their baby in Perth, Western Australia

Ciano, Taralisa Di; Rooney, Rosanna; Wright, Bernadette; Hay, David; Robinson, Lena

doi:10.5172/jamh.9.2.162

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“…We found that social and familial support, particularly in the first 40 days postpartum, was a very important facilitator in terms of continuing breastfeeding. Similar findings have been reported in Iraqi women in Australia [ 30 ] and Lebanon [ 31 ]. Quantitative studies in Iraq [ 32 ] and Kuwait [ 33 ] found that grandmothers assist breastfeeding by encouraging colostrum feeding, breastfeeding on demand, and by helping with childcare.…”

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confidence: 89%

Understanding factors affecting breastfeeding practices in one city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: an interpretative phenomenological study

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Background Breastfeeding duration has declined in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in recent decades, although accurate national data about different breastfeeding indicators by infant age are lacking. This qualitative study, the first in KSA, aimed to understand the factors affecting mothers’ decisions and experiences regarding any breastfeeding practices. Methods A qualitative phenomenological approach was used to investigate mothers’ experiences of breastfeeding. Non-probability convenience sampling and snowballing strategies were designed to recruit participants. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 mothers, from two hospitals and three primary health clinics in Al-Madinah city, from December 2017 to March 2018. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was the analysis framework. Results Three themes were identified: 1) ‘Up against the system’: policies, staff and systems were the main barriers to exclusive breastfeeding; 2) ‘Social support and negativity’: family support in the first 40 postpartum days protected breastfeeding continuation and was highly appreciated, but negative comments limited breastfeeding practices thereafter; and 3) ‘Managing tensions’: mothers’ religious beliefs about breastfeeding boosted their decisions; however, the challenge of managing tensions influenced mothers to stop breastfeeding earlier than they wished. The study revealed that mothers had no doubts about wanting to breastfeed their babies; but continuation was adversely affected by unhelpful hospital policies and staff actions, the lack of ongoing social support, and by others people’s negativity, rather than by the mothers’ own views. Stopping breastfeeding earlier than planned was a complex decision for most mothers. However, mothers said that they intended to breastfeed their next baby successfully. Conclusions Healthcare professionals (maternity staff, paediatricians and pharmacists) need education and training to support exclusive breastfeeding effectively. Increasing the number of hospitals with Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative accreditation, which includes staff practice changes, is needed to protect and support exclusive breastfeeding. Ongoing professional and peer support, and improving conditions at workplaces and universities, are needed to help mothers to continue breastfeeding successfully. Effective, coordinated national policies can support mothers’ decisions in relation to breastfeeding. Such changes will reduce the tensions experienced by women and help them to achieve their breastfeeding goals and to breastfeed for longer.

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Understanding factors affecting breastfeeding practices in one city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: an interpretative phenomenological study

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“…This research cluster included studies of indigenous Australians and mental health (Garvey, 2011; Bennett et al, 2012; Prandl et al, 2012), the mental health needs of immigrants (Di Ciano et al, 2010; Rooney et al, 2012) and social cultural influences on the environment (Dzidic and Green, 2012; Hofmeester et al, 2012; Syme et al, 2012). Rooney et al (2012) constructed a measure to assess the level of ethnic identification of adults from diverse ethnic backgrounds.…”

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confidence: 99%

Promoting psychology to students: embracing the multiplicity of research foci and method

Rees

2013

Front. Psychol.

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In order for the discipline of psychology to continue to thrive it is imperative that future students are effectively recruited into the field. Research is an important part of the discipline and it is argued that the nature of psychological research is naturally one of multiplicity in topic and methodology and that promoting and highlighting this should be considered as a potentially effective recruitment strategy. In this study, a snap-shot of current research topics and methodologies was collected based on published papers from one typical academic psychology department in Australia. Fifty articles published in the period 2010–2013 were randomly selected and then grouped using content analysis to form topic clusters. Five main clusters were identified and included: Grief and Loss; Psychopathology; Sociocultural Studies; Attachment and Parenting; and Developmental Disorders. The studies spanned the full spectrum of research methodologies from quantitative to qualitative and had implications for assessment practices, diagnosis, prevention and treatment, education, and policy. The findings are discussed in terms of the unique characteristics of psychology as a discipline and how this diversity ought to be utilized as the main selling point of the discipline to future students.

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“…Mothers of non‐Swedish background participate in the child health care program to a lesser extent than Swedish mothers (Fabian et al., ). One barrier for Arabic‐speaking mothers to take part in support groups at CHCs in Australia was language difficulties (Di Ciano et al., ). In the absence of interpreters, the patient is disadvantaged and cannot receive the correct information (Hadziabdic & Hjelm, ).…”

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“…The risk for postpartum depression among Arabic‐speaking mothers who have immigrated to industrialized countries is high (Alhasanat & Fry‐McComish, ). Support and encouragement from the public health nurse at a child health care center (CHC) is therefore important (Di Ciano, Rooney, Wright, Hay, & Robinson, ). The largest immigrant group in Sweden is Arabic and this group is expected to increase (Statistics Sweden, ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Although many Arabic‐speaking immigrants have integrated well in the Swedish society, it is a vulnerable group, which is more likely to have a low income, a higher unemployment rate, and worse health than the majority of the population of Swedish origin (Ny, Plantin, Dejin‐Karlsson, & Dykes, ). Postnatal depression has been estimated to be high among Arabic‐speaking mothers (Di Ciano et al., ). A recent study among Arabic‐speaking immigrants in the US found that 36% of the participants were at risk for developing postpartum depression, compared to about 14% of mothers in the US (Alhasanat, Fry‐McComish, & Yarandi, ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Public health nurses’ experiences of using interpreters when meeting with Arabic‐speaking first‐time mothers

Rifai

Janlöv

Garmy

2018

Public Health Nursing

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Postnatal social support group needs and explanatory models of Iraqi Arabic speaking women in the year following the birth of their baby in Perth, Western Australia

Cited by 12 publications

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Understanding factors affecting breastfeeding practices in one city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: an interpretative phenomenological study

Understanding factors affecting breastfeeding practices in one city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: an interpretative phenomenological study

Promoting psychology to students: embracing the multiplicity of research foci and method

Public health nurses’ experiences of using interpreters when meeting with Arabic‐speaking first‐time mothers

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