JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN
Vol 14 No 2 (2016): JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN

PREGNANCY IN TIMOR CULTURAL VIEWS (ATONI)

DEWA AYU PUTU MARIANA KENCANAWATI (JURUSAN KEBIDANAN KUPANG)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Dec 2016

Abstract

Utilization of health facilities in the city of Kupang considerably lower than the national target. Kota Kupang in Timor tribes still adhere to and practice some cultural practices related to the life cycle that will affect how people view pregnancy Timor. This study aimed to describe pregnancy is seen by Timorese culture (Atoni). This study used phenomenological qualitative approach, sampling in this study using purposive sampling technique, the data were collected through interviews and analyzed thematically. Results obtained interview Timorese culture view pregnancy is the nature of women and all women are required to get pregnant, but her husband and family also play a role to care for and maintain the pregnancy but for prenatal care at the health center during their pregnancy despite still do massage in a trusted shaman family.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

infokes

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Nursing Public Health Other

Description

Jurnal Info Kesehatan with registered number ISSN 0216-504X (Print), 2620-536X (Online) is a scientific journal which managed by Research and Community Service Unit, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang in cooperation with Persatuan Terapis Gigi dan Mulut Indonesia (PTGMI) with the MOU. The journal registered ...