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November 30, 2023Frontiers in Global Women s HealthOpen Access

A qualitative study to understand sociocultural beliefs around perinatal and neonatal health in rural areas of Mohali, Punjab, India

Alka Ahuja Mona Duggal Jane Y. Liu Preetika Sharma Darshan Hosapatna Basavarajappa Rashmi Bagga Alison M. El Ayadi Ankita Kankaria Vijay Kumar Pushpendra Singh Nadia Diamond‐Smith

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This study aims to explore the cultural beliefs and practices surrounding maternal health during pregnancy and postpartum in rural India.
Conducted qualitative interviews with 20 women up to 3 months postpartum in rural Punjab from December 2019 to March 2021.
Explored traditional and contemporary practices related to pregnancy and infant care.
Women generally reported healthy diets during pregnancy, adhering to traditional dietary practices.
Cultural practices included restrictions on mobility and unsafe home remedies for infant care, such as using gripe water and honey.
Some women preferred modern practices influenced by social media, promoting better engagement and diverse celebrations during childbirth.

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Qualitative study explores cultural beliefs impacting maternal and infant health in rural Punjab, indicating the need for integrated care approaches.

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Ahuja et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65af9efe48d99a5104c643 https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2023.1147762

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