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22 de feb. de 2018 · Objectives Pacific Islanders are disproportionately burdened by poorer perinatal health outcomes with higher rates of pre-term births, low birth weight babies, infant mortality, and inadequate or no prenatal care. The aim of this study is to examine Marshallese mothers’ beliefs, perceptions, and experiences of prenatal care and to identify potential barriers. Methods Three focus groups were ...
Culture. Traditional Marshall Islands culture known as manit revolves around the same family and clan structure which has existed for centuries. Chiefs called iroij supervise the alap or clan heads and workers known as rijerbal in each Marshallese clan, known as jowi. The iroij presides over land disputes and usage, the alap supervises all ...
27 de may. de 2016 · The discursive positions of the Marshallese participants reveal the complexities of breast-feeding within both the private and public sphere during their acculturation to US cultural norms. Marshallese participants believe that breast-feeding and breast milk are the healthiest options for infants.
obesity should consider maternal beliefs and cultural customs around food. A national survey of Marshallese mothers resid-ing in the United States found that at 4 months of age, 64% of
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high among the Marshallese.7-13 Of particular con-cern, the Marshallese population suffers from dis-proportionate rates of type 2 diabetes (diabetes), with rates 400% higher than the general US popu -
3 de ago. de 2017 · Using a CBPR approach facilitated the creation of a unique community-driven cultural competency training program that was developed and delivered by Hispanic and Marshallese community members. This approach allowed the unique expertise of multiple partners to be incorporated into the trainings.
