Harmonizing Traditional and Modern Maternal Healthcare Practices in Cirebon, Indonesia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs2024.1.567.584Keywords:
integration, traditional knowledge, modern health knowledge and practices, pregnant mothers, ritualAbstract
Aim. This research aims to explore the integration of Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Practices during pregnancy and childbirth with Modern Health Knowledge and Practices in Cirebon, Indonesia,
Methods. This research uses a qualitative method that includes participatory observation and interviews. Participants in this study consisted of pregnant mothers or patients giving birth in village health centres in Cirebon. Data was collected through participatory observations during visits to health centres and in-depth interviews with the participants.
Results. The research results indicate that this integration occurs naturally in Cirebon. Respondents combine traditional and modern healthcare practices to meet their health needs during pregnancy and childbirth, taking into consideration cultural factors, religion, family support, healthcare accessibility, and past experiences.
Conclusion. This study demonstrates that the integration of Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Practices during pregnancy and childbirth with Modern Health Knowledge and Practices is crucial in maternal healthcare practices in Cirebon, Indonesia.
Cognitive value. The findings of this study can assist healthcare practitioners in improving the quality of maternal healthcare services in Indonesia and can serve as a reference for future research.
Downloads
References
Al-Kasyairi, M. K. (2015). Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan dalam Hadits Ibadah Aqiqah [Educational values in the hadith of Aqiqah worship]. Al-Hikmah: Jurnal Agama Dan Ilmu Pengetahuan, 12(2), 152-162. https://doi.org/10.25299/al-hikmah:jaip.2015.vol12(2).1456
Andrews, A. (2004). Home birth experience 1: decision and expectation. British Journal of Midwifery, 12(8), 518-523. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2004.12.8.15283
Busro, B., & Qodim, H. (2018). Perubahan Budaya dalam Ritual Slametan Kelahiran di Cirebon, Indonesia [Cultural changes in birth rituals in Cirebon, Indonesia]. Jurnal Studi Agama Dan Masyarakat, 14(2), 127-147. https://doi.org/10.23971/jsam.v14i2.699
Busro, B., Yuliyanti, A. Y., Syukur, A., & Rosyad, R. (2020). Theological dimensions in Memitu rituals in Cirebon. Patanjala: Journal of Historical and Cultural Research, 12(2), 227-242. https://doi.org/10.30959/patanjala.v12i2.636
Callister, L. C., & Khalaf, I. (2010). Spirituality in childbearing women. Journal of Perinatal Education, 19(2), 16-24. https://doi.org/10.1624/105812410X495514
Crowther, S. (2017). Childbirth as a sacred celebration. In S. Crowther & J. Hall (Eds.), Spirituality and childbirth. Meaning and care at the start of life (pp. 13-29). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315389646
Houghton, G., Bedwell, C., Forsey, M., Baker, L., & Lavender, T. (2008). Factors influencing choice in birth place – an exploration of the views of women, their partners and professionals. Evidence-Based Midwifery, 6(2), 59-65.
Ike, I., Putri, T. H., & Fujiana, F. (2021). Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga Dengan Tingkat Kecemasan Ibu Hamil Dalam Melakukan Kunjungan Antenatal Care (ANC) Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Di Kelurahan Sagatani [The relationship between family support and anxiety level of pregnant women in conducting antenatal care (ANC) visits during the Covid-19 pandemic in Sagatani Village]. Jurnal ProNers, 6(1). https://jurnal.untan.ac.id/index.php/jmkeperawatanFK/article/viewFile/47999/75676589958
Kementerian Kesehatan. (2011). Integrasi Pengobatan Tradisional Dalam Sistem Kesehatan Nasional [Integration of traditional medicine in the national health system]. https://sehatnegeriku.kemkes.go.id/baca/rilis-media/20111102/541807/integrasi-pengobatan-tradisional-dalam-sistem-kesehatan-nasional/
Mardhiah, A., & Marlina, M. (2019). Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kepatuhan mengkonsumsi tablet Fe pada ibu hamil [Factors affecting the compliance of pregnant mothers in consuming Fe tablets: Literature review]. Window of Health: Jurnal Kesehatan, 2(3), 266-276.
Minarni, M. (2020). Urgensi Pemberian Nama Islami Bagi Anak [The Urgency of Providing Islamic Names for Children]. AL-TAWJIH: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 1(2), 219-254.
Mulyana, H. (2017). Hubungan dukungan keluarga dengan keteraturan ANC ibu hamil Aterm yang mengalami hipertensi [The relationship between family support and ANC regularity of aterm pregnant women with hypertension]. Jurnal Keperawatan BSI, 5(2), 96-102. https://ejournal.bsi.ac.id/ejurnal/index.php/jk/article/view/2630
Musie, M. R., Mulaudzi, M. F., Anokwuru, R., & Bhana-Pema, V. (2022). Recognise and acknowledge us: Views of traditional birth attendants on collaboration with midwives for maternal health care services. International Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2022, Article 9216500. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/9216500
Ohaja, M., & Anyim, C. (2021). Rituals and embodied cultural practices at the beginning of life: African perspectives. Religions, 12(11), Article 1024. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel12111024
Sered, S. S. (1991). Childbirth as a religious experience? Voices from an Israeli hospital. Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion, 7(2), 7-18.
Sharma, D. C. (2001). India to promote integration of traditional and modern medicine. The Lancet, 358(9292), Article 1524. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(01)06630-2
Shaw, R., & Kitzinger, C. (2005). Calls to a home birth helpline: Empowerment in childbirth. Social Science & Medicine, 61(11), 2374-2383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2005.04.029
Suryawati, C. (2007). Faktor sosial budaya dalam praktik perawatan kehamilan, persalinan, dan pasca persalinan (Studi di Kecamatan Bangsri Kabupaten Jepara) [Socio-cultural factors in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care practices (Study in Bangsri Sub-district, Jepara District)]. Jurnal Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia, 2(1), 21-31.
Sychareun, V., Phengsavanh, A., Hansana, V., Somphet, V., & Menorah, S. (2009). Cultural beliefs and traditional rituals about child birth practices in Lao PDR. The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW). https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/pub-pdf/Socio-cultural%20maternal%20health%20report%20laos.pdf
Withers, M., Kharazmi, N., & Lim, E. (2018). Traditional beliefs and practices in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum: A review of the evidence from Asian countries. Midwifery, 56, 158-170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2017.10.019
Zainuddin, M. F. (2023). When Tradition Meets Modernity: The Adaptation of Bajau Community in Malaysia Amidst Sociocultural Transformation. Journal of Contemporary Rituals and Traditions, 1(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.15575/jcrt.220
Zhang, X. (2000). Integration of traditional and complementary medicine into national health care systems. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 23(2), 139-140. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0161-4754(00)90085-X
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2024 Busro Busro, Fuad Hilmi, Husnul Qodim
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
CC-BY
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. All authors agree for publishing their email adresses, affiliations and short bio statements with their articles during the submission process.
