title: Maternity nurse's attitudes towards Mexican-American clients.
abstract: This pilot study in one maternity unit in a hospital in the mid-west indicated that nurses were interested in information about the culture and beliefs of their Mexican-American clients and that there was a need for assistance in communicating with clients who could not speak English. The pilot study, while elementary in design, provided information on which to make change in the care provided. This study illustrates the importance of use of simple research strategies to make appropriate nursing care decisions.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Bollenbacher
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Heck
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Davidhizar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003144:Communication Barriers; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003657:Decision Making; D005195:Family Relations; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D016389:Maternal-Child Nursing; D017058:Mexican Americans; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011247:Pregnancy; D012944:Social Support