Socio-Cultural Insights of Childbirth in South Asia: Stories of Women in the Himalayas

ISBN-13: 9780367538040 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 208 str.

Sabitra Kaphle

Opis

This book analyses the significant socio-cultural factors impacting childbirth experiences of women living in remote and complex social settings.

Spis treści

1. Introduction: Socio-cultural insights into childbirth in South Asia  2. Socio-cultural perspective of childbirth  3. Childbirth in complex social settings: Methodological reflections  4. Tradition, culture and spirituality: God inside  5. Women, family members and significant others: Paradox of power  6. A complex array of factors: Too far and too hard  7. Insights for policy and practice: the WCEC model of childbirth  8. Conclusion: Possibilities for positive childbirth experiences

O autorze

Sabitra Kaphle is a Lecturer of Public Health at Central Queensland University, Australia. Her research focuses on health and social issues in South Asia and Sub Saharan countries.