Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
giving birth, cultural practices, Chinese women, Taiwan
College
Nursing
Abstract
Chinese childbearing women living in Taiwan have cultural beliefs and practices, including the common practice of “doing the month” after giving birth. Similar practices can also be found in Japan, South Korea, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Thailand, and Cambodia. There are an increasing number of immigrants from Asia living in the United States, and many women from these places bring with them traditions and customs that are unfamiliar to many. Considering the great diversity of America, it is important that nurses working with childbearing women provide culturally competent care for Asian childbearing women and other culturally diverse women. Many nurses have never even heard of the practice of “doing the month,” or other practices espoused by Chinese women and consequently would not be able to provide satisfactory care were they to care for a woman wanting to follow that practice.
Recommended Citation
Cutler, Megan and Callister, Dr. Lynn Clark
(2013)
"Perceptions of Giving Birth and Adherence to Cultural Practices in Chinese Women,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1675.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1675