Practice of breastfeeding in quilombola communities in the light of transcultural theory

to identify factors that interfere with the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in quilombola communities. qualitative research based on the Transcultural Theory proposed by Madeleine Leininger, performed with quilombola mothers. For data collection, we used the semi-structured interview, conducted...

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Published inRevista Brasileira de Enfermagem Vol. 73; no. 4; p. e20190191
Main Authors Martins, Lucas Amaral, Oliveira, Rafaele Marques de, Camargo, Climene Laura de, Aguiar, Aline Cristiane de Sousa Azevedo, Santos, Deisy Vital Dos, Whitaker, Maria Carolina Ortiz, Souza, Jamile Moreira Machado de
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Brazil Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem 01.01.2020
Subjects
Adult
Breast Feeding - methods
Breast Feeding - psychology
Breastfeeding
Child Health
Female
Humans
Mothers - psychology
Public Policy
Qualitative Research
Transcultural Nursing
Transcultural Nursing - methods
Transcultural Nursing - trends
Vulnerable Populations
Vulnerable Populations - psychology
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Summary:to identify factors that interfere with the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in quilombola communities. qualitative research based on the Transcultural Theory proposed by Madeleine Leininger, performed with quilombola mothers. For data collection, we used the semi-structured interview, conducted from June 2018 to January 2019. Content analysis was guided by the interactive model of Miles and Huberman. it was revealed that intergenerational cultural myths and customs interfere with breastfeeding practice, and identified the influence of professional nurses on best breastfeeding practices. cultural and intergenerational factors favor early weaning and expose the child to illness.
ISSN:0034-7167
1984-0446
DOI:10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0191