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. 2019 Apr;54(2):220-226.
doi: 10.1111/nuf.12320. Epub 2019 Jan 16.

Understanding the Orthodox Jewish family during childbirth

Josephine DeVito  1
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Understanding the Orthodox Jewish family during childbirth

Josephine DeVito. Nurs Forum. 2019 Apr.

Abstract

Purpose: This educational intervention uses the generalized empirical method (GEM) of Bernard Lonergan for nursing students to gain an understanding of the Orthodox Jewish family during childbirth.

Setting and population: this activity occurred at a baccalaureate, nursing program in the Northeast United States. It consisted of two semesters of 32 undergraduate junior nursing students enrolled in a maternal-newborn nursing course.

Findings: Five themes emerged from students' reflective journaling related to the Orthodox Jewish Laws and traditions included: Laws of Modesty, Laws of Niddah, Laws of Sabbath and Holidays, Laws of Kosher, and Laws of Naming the child and circumcision.

Conclusions: The GEM facilitated students' understanding and knowledge of cultural traditions of the Orthodox Jewish childbirth experience. Lonergan's GEM provided insights and reflection so students could become culturally competent in providing nursing care.

Keywords: Orthodox Jewish childbirth; cultural diversity; education; family nursing; maternal-child health.

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