In various cultures, the postpartum period is a sensitive time and various traditional practices
are applied to protect the health of the mother and the baby. The aim of this study was to …

The aim of this study is to identify some traditional practices used for the newborn babies in
Turkey and to discuss the possible effects of these practices upon the health of the babies …

Background/aim: The purpose of the present study was to identify traditional practices and
the extent to which they are practiced by mothers during pregnancy, birth, the postpartum …

Objective: This study was conducted to investigate traditional beliefs and practices of women
regarding care of the mother and the infant during pregnancy, in childbirth, and in the …

Gelenekler, kuşaktan kuşağa ve toplumdan topluma geçen kültür mirasları, alışkanlıklar,
bilgiler, töreler ve davranışlardır. Bebek bakımıyla ilgili bazı geleneklerde kundaklama gibi …

Purpose Sudden infant death syndrome is the most common cause of death during the post-
neonatal period. Factors such as sleeping position, bed sharing, pillow use, smoking during …

Health literacy (HL), by definition, refers to a person's ability to obtain, interpret and
comprehend fundamental health information and services in order to enhance their health …

Non-pharmacological methods are used when pharmacological methods cannot be used or
to increase the effect of the pharmacological method (Adams and Arminio 2008; Ozveren …

The matter of inequality in context of health status is reflected in the high differences in
maternal mortality rates in several countries. Often health information is ignored because of …

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to identify the traditional medical practices about
maternal and child health in mountain, plain, and seaside regions of Adana, and collect …