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- Title
Diné (Navajo) Female Perspectives on Mother–Daughter Cultural Assets Around the Transition to Womanhood: A Qualitative Study.
- Authors
Richards, Jennifer; Bueno, Yvonne; Begay, Jaime; Chambers, Rachel Strom; Tingey, Lauren; Teufel-Shone, Nicolette; Kahn-John, Michelle
- Abstract
Introduction: American Indian (AI) people have protective factors embedded in cultural teachings that buffer against high-risk behaviors. This study applies a qualitative, grounded theory approach to identify cultural assets for a Diné (Navajo) mother-daughter intervention aimed at preventing substance abuse and teen pregnancy. Method: Focus groups and in-depth interviews were conducted with 28 AI females' ages 8 years and older from the Navajo Nation. Results: Key themes were (a) preserving the Diné way of life, (b) cultural assets related to being a healthy Diné woman, (c) matrilineal networks as a source of strength/pride, (d) historical trauma as a source of resilience, (e) male influences as protective health factors, (f) Western education as a measure of success, and (g) integrating different belief systems. Discussion: Study findings may be applied as foundational elements for culturally grounded AI substance abuse and teen pregnancy prevention strategies, as well as culturally safe nursing practice.
- Subjects
RISK-taking behavior; LIFESTYLES; TRANSITION to adulthood; FOCUS groups; TRANSITIONAL care; GROUNDED theory; INTERVIEWING; PROTECTIVE clothing; QUALITATIVE research; NURSING practice; NAVAJO (North American people); DATA analysis software; MOTHER-child relationship; CULTURAL values; PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience; STORYTELLING
- Publication
Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 2022, Vol 33, Issue 3, p278
- ISSN
1043-6596
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/10436596221077670