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Korean Society of Women Health Nursing (한국여성건강간호학회)
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The Postnatal Care Experiences among First Time Chinese Immigrant Mothers Living in Korea

중국인 이민 초산모의 산후조리 경험

  • Song, Ju-Eun (College of Nursing, Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University) ;
  • Park, So Mi (Department of Nursing, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju) ;
  • Roh, Eun Ha (College of Nursing, Ajou University)
  • 송주은 (아주대학교 간호대학.간호과학연구소) ;
  • 박소미 (연세대학교 원주의과대학 간호학과) ;
  • 노은하 (아주대학교 간호대학)
  • Received : 2015.11.23
  • Accepted : 2016.03.13
  • Published : 2016.03.20
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was to explore the postnatal care experiences among first time Chinese immigrant mothers living in Korea. Methods: Data were collected by focus group interviews with 12 first time Chinese immigrant mothers utilizing 3 focus groups. After obtaining written informed consent from all participants, each session of the focus group was audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed by content analysis to identify major themes. Results: Four major themes for postnatal care experiences were extracted from the data as follows. 1) Range over traditional, modern, Korean or Chinese postnatal care, 2) Struggle with newborn care, 3) Another struggle with breastfeeding, and 4) Difficulties in becoming a mother as an immigrant. Conclusion: Based on their postpartum care experiences, it is concluded that participants requested more professional practical and individualized education/training for successful breastfeeding and newborn care. Health care providers need to develop and implement integrated support and mentoring programs that include information and peer support system for the first time Chinese immigrant mothers living in Korea. This would decrease the difficulties of becoming a mother.

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