Maternal Health Coping Strategies of Migrant Women in Norway
Joint Authors
Lyberg, Anne
Viken, Berit
Severinsson, Elisabeth
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-03-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of the study was to explore the maternal health coping strategies of migrant women in Norway.
The ethnic and cultural background of the Norwegian population have become increasingly diverse.
A challenge in practice is to adjust maternal health services to migrant women’s specific needs.
Previous studies have revealed that migrant women have difficulty achieving safe pregnancies and childbirths.
Data were obtained by means of 17 semistructured interviews with women from South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
Qualitative content analysis was employed.
One overall theme is as follows: keeping original traditions while at the same time being willing to integrate into Norwegian society, and four themes emerged as follows: balancing their sense of belongingness; seeking information and support from healthcare professionals; being open to new opportunities and focusing on feeling safe in the new country.
The results were interpreted in the light of Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model.
To provide quality care, healthcare professionals should focus on the development of migrant women’s capabilities.
Adaptation of maternal health services for culturally diverse migrant women also requires a culturally sensitive approach on the part of healthcare professionals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Viken, Berit& Lyberg, Anne& Severinsson, Elisabeth. 2015. Maternal Health Coping Strategies of Migrant Women in Norway. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Viken, Berit…[et al.]. Maternal Health Coping Strategies of Migrant Women in Norway. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Viken, Berit& Lyberg, Anne& Severinsson, Elisabeth. Maternal Health Coping Strategies of Migrant Women in Norway. Nursing Research and Practice. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075487
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1075487