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Having a baby in the new land: a qualitative exploration of the experiences of Asian migrants in rural Tasmania, Australia
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posted on 2023-05-26, 10:34 authored by Thi HoangThi Hoang, Quynh, L, Sue, KilpatrickIntroduction: Australia is a land of cultural diversity. Cultural differences in maternity care may result in conflict between migrants and healthcare providers, especially when migrants have minimal English language knowledge. The aim of the study was to investigate Asian migrant women's child-birth experiences in a rural Australian context. Method: The study consisted of semi-structured interviews conducted with 10 Asian migrant women living in rural Tasmania to explore their childbirth experiences and the barriers they faced in accessing maternal care in the new land. The data were analysed using grounded theory and three main categories were identified: 'migrants with traditional practices in the new land', 'support and postnatal experiences' and 'barriers to accessing maternal care'. Results: The findings revealed that Asian migrants in Tasmania faced language and cultural barriers when dealing with the new healthcare system. Because some Asian migrants retain traditional views and practices for maternity care, confusion and conflicting expectations may occur. Family and community play an important role in supporting migrant women through their maternity care. Conclusions: Providing interpreting services, social support for migrant women and improving the cross-cultural training for healthcare providers were recommended to improve available maternal care services.
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Rural and Remote HealthVolume
9Article number
1Number
1Pagination
1-13ISSN
1445-6354Publisher
ARHENPublication status
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Victoria, AustraliaRights statement
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