title: Mothering and acculturation: experiences during pregnancy and childrearing of Filipina mothers married to Japanese.
abstract: This study aims to describe the lived experiences of Filipina mothers married to Japanese during pregnancy and childrearing. Eight focus group interviews (FGI) were conducted among 39 Filipino mothers who are currently residing in Japan to obtain significant information with regard to their pregnancy and childrearing experiences. Content analysis was used to extract relevant themes that will describe the experiences of this group of migrant mothers. The findings revealed three major themes: 1) cultural barriers during pregnancy and childrearing; 2) mothering at the different stages of childrearing; and 3) positive adjustments to a new role in a new environment. The establishment of means of communication with migrant mothers effectively enabling them to understand important information for promoting healthy pregnancy and childrearing is strongly recommended. Provision of school information in the English language and enhancing the resilient character of the Filipina are important strategies in promoting positive pregnancy and childrearing experiences among Filipina migrant mothers.
authors.affiliation: The University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc. (UERMMMCI) College of Nursing, Quezon, Philippines. mltuayan@uerm.edu.ph
authors.forename: Maria Luisa Tumandao
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Uayan
authors.forename: Sayuri
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kobayashi
authors.forename: Masayo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Matsuzaki
authors.forename: Erika
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ota
authors.forename: Megumi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Haruna
authors.forename: Sachiyo
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Murashima
mesh_terms: D000069:Acculturation; D000328:Adult; D003144:Communication Barriers; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007564:Japan; D008425:Maternal Behavior / Q000502:physiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009035:Mothers; D010679:Philippines / Q000208:ethnology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011287:Prejudice; D012934:Social Isolation / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support