Abstract
As the Latino community continues to grow in the United States, it is essential that cultural considerations be addressed, particularly in health care. Cultural assessment is of the utmost importance when trying to understand the phenomena of childbirth. Childbirth is one of the most significant events in a woman's life. It is complicated when giving birth in a country other than one's own. Therefore, it is crucial to comprehend and appreciate how culture influences the birth experience. Nurses play an essential role in assisting women of diverse cultures to fulfill their expectations regarding traditions, beliefs, and practices regarding childbirth. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the meaning of the lived experience of childbirth of Latina women giving birth in the United States.
Sigma Membership
Zeta Mu at-Large
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Phenomenology
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Childbirth, Latina Women, Cultural Adaptation, Cultural Differences
Advisor
Mary Ann Thurkettle
Second Advisor
Mary-Rose Mueller
Third Advisor
Debra I. Craig
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of San Diego
Degree Year
2003
Recommended Citation
Gallo, Ana-Maria, "The lived experience of Latina women giving birth in the United States" (2021). Dissertations. 145.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/145
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Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2021-10-11
Full Text of Presentation
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3088659; ProQuest document ID: 305223753. The author still retains copyright.