Tradisi Kepercayaan Masyarakat Pesisir Mengenal Kesehatan Ibu Di Desa Tanjung Limau Muara Badak Kalimantan Timur Tahun 2008
Abstract
Background Reproductive health covers biological and socio-cultural aspects. In the local context of East
Kalimantan, the traditional culture may affect the behavior including antenatal, delivery and postpartum
care, either in positive or negative manner.
Objective: To explore community perspectives related to reproductive health particularly maternal health
and its cultural beliefs.
Methode:A qualitative research using phenomenology approach employed focus group discussion (FGD)
and in-depth interview. FGD was held separately for pregnant women and community informant. In-depth
interview was carried out to midwives and traditional birth attendants. The data were analyzed using
interactive analyzes model.
Result: The study site was Tanjung Limau Village in East Kalimantan. Village community hold their
traditional beliefs for pregnant women mainly food restriction such as salted fish, calamari, pine-apple or
cempedak. Also they were not allowed to go out in the evening around "maghrib" time with certain
superstitious reason. The aim of those beliefs was to avoid delivery complication, and to keep the baby as
being healthy and save.
Conclusion: Traditional birth attendance still played a big role in delivery process. Community in Tanjung
Limau Village in East Kalimantan still applied traditional beliefs regarding maternal health, thus health
providers must learn its symbolic meaning in regard to educate community and change their behavior
using acceptable approach.
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