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- Title
Acehnese Cultural Leaders' Perspective on Anemia in Pregnant Women: A Qualitative Study.
- Authors
Darmawati, Darmawati; Siregar, Tongku N.; Kamil, Hajjul; Tahlil, Teuku
- Abstract
Introduction. Anemia during pregnancy is one of the commonest issues in pregnancy. Cultural belief is among the contributing factors to this problem. This study aims to explore the cultural leaders' perception on Acehnese culture regarding anemia in pregnancy. Methods. The qualitative study was conducted using three in-depth interviews and a focus group discussion with Acehnese cultural leaders. Data analysis was conducted by the inductive content analysis method. Results. Four themes emerged from interviews and discussion: (1) cultural beliefs about anemia; (2) locally resourced food; (3) husband participation in preventing anemia during pregnancy; (4) do's and don'ts. Conclusion. Our findings provide insight into how cultural leaders' perceptions of anemia are in pregnancy and how they are integrated strongly into Acehnese people's lives. These findings would assist in developing culturally adapted strategic policy to prevent anemia during pregnancy.
- Subjects
PREGNANT women; FOCUS groups; DATA analysis; ANEMIA prevention; ACHINESE (Indonesian people)
- Publication
Advances in Public Health, 2020, p1
- ISSN
2356-6868
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1155/2020/8710254