Assessment of cultural beliefs and practices during the postnatal period in a coastal town of South India - A mixed method research study

BACKGROUND The postpartum period continues to be an important part of the tradition and culture among Indian women. But frequently the health of the postnatal women is neglected. So, the present study aimed to explore the beliefs and practices in the postpartum period regarding diet, rest, hygiene a...

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Main Author: Chythra R Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Makhdoomi Printers 2014-01-01
Series:Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health
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Online Access:http://gjmedph.com/uploads/O3-Vo3No5.pdf