Urban Zulu mothers' views on the health and health care of their infants.
During a research project aimed at the establishment of developmental norms for Black infants, the lack of information on Black mothers' views on infancy and child-rearing became apparent. A pilot project was therefore undertaken in order to delineate areas for further study. During this pilot project data were obtained on urban Zulu mothers' views on the health and health care of their infants. It appeared that urban Zulu mothers have accepted Western medicine to a certain degree, without having completely relinquished beliefs in traditional health care. We report these views on the health and health care of infants because they seem important not only for those active in community obstetrics and paediatrics, but also for those concerned with the health care facilities provided for urban Blacks.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American; D001294:Attitude to Health; D044383:Black People; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care; D009035:Mothers; D013019:South Africa; D014505:Urban Population