NDLI: Influence of Culture and Community Perceptions on Birth and Perinatal Care of Immigrant Women: Doulas’ Perspective

Content Provider	PubMed Central
Author	Kang, Hye-kyung
Copyright Year	2014
Abstract	A qualitative study examined the perceptions of doulas practicing in Washington State regarding the influence of cultural and community beliefs on immigrant women’s birth and perinatal care, as well as their own cultural beliefs and values that may affect their ability to work interculturally. The findings suggest that doulas can greatly aid immigrant mothers in gaining access to effective care by acting as advocates, cultural brokers, and emotional and social support. Also, doulas share a consistent set of professional values, including empowerment, informed choice, cultural relativism, and scientific/evidence-based practice, but do not always recognize these values as culturally based. More emphasis on cultural self-awareness in doula training, expanding community doula programs, and more integration of doula services in health-care settings are recommended.
Related Links	http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1058-1243.23.1.25
Starting Page	25
File Format	PDF
ISSN	15488519
e-ISSN	15488519
Journal	The Journal of Perinatal Education
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	23
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Publishing Company
Publisher Date	2014-01-01
Access Restriction	Open
Rights Holder	Springer Publishing Company
Subject Keyword	Research in Higher Education
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Maternity and Midwifery Pediatrics Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Influence of Culture and Community Perceptions on Birth and Perinatal Care of Immigrant Women: Doulas’ Perspective