title: Child rearing in the new independent states: a review of the literature.
abstract: Child rearing in the New Independent States (NIS) is explored through a literature review examining child rearing practices in the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the NIS. As exchanges between the NIS and other countries are underway, this information will help nurses understand issues faced by citizens of the NIS, families immigrating from the NIS, and health care professionals visiting the NIS. This review raises questions about NIS child rearing practices and may serve as a stimulus for further exploration of issues related to the health of children and families living in or emigrating from the NIS.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA. cgraff@kumc.edu
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Graff
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002668:Child Rearing / Q000266:history*; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D014586:USSR