Author(s): Frota,Mirna Albuquerque ; Sousa,Rosalba Maria Viana de ; Barroso,Maria Grasiela Teixeira
Date: 2008
Origin: Oasisbr
Subject(s): Child nutrition disorders; Health promotion; Culture; Child health; Family
Document details
Beliefs and cultural values of the undernourished child's family
Description
OBJECTIVE: To identify and analyze the meanings of the mothers' participation in looking after their undernourished child. METHODS: An ethnographic approach was adopted, focusing on group dynamics within the family. RESULTS: Family influence in undernourished child care and the prevention of current and future practices related to the factors impede quality care. CONCLUSION: The cultural meanings that guide mothers, in terms of care, support, education and culture, are sustained by the social structure and have direct effects on the quality of people's life, as individuals and as social groups.
Document Type
Journal article
Language English
Language English
