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Normative cultural values and the experiences of a Mexican-American mothers in the neonatal intensive care unit.
- Source :
- Advances in Neonatal Care (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins); Apr2012, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p120-125, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- PURPOSE: To explore the experiences of Mexican-American mothers who have had infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). PARTICIPANTS: A convenience sample of 15 English-speaking, Mexican-American women was interviewed. DESIGN: The study used an exploratory qualitative approach. METHODS: Data collection was conducted through audiotaped, transcribed, semistructured, individual interviews and field notes. The 5 normative cultural values for Latino families-(1) simpatia, (2) personalismo, (3) respeto, (4) familismo, and (5) fatalismo-were used as a sensitizing framework to guide data interpretation. RESULTS: The women's discussions of their NICU experiences clearly reflect the 5 normative Latino cultural values. Positive and negative exemplars of these values are provided as evidence. CONCLUSIONS: These findings can be used to inform nursing care provided for Mexican-American mothers and their infants by assisting nurses to customize care to meet the cultural needs of this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15360903
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Advances in Neonatal Care (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 108182987
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/anc.0b013e31824d9a00