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Aim:  The research was conducted as a descriptive and cross‐sectional study in order to identify the traditional neonatal care practices applied by women in the 15–49 year age range. Methods:  The research sample comprised 263 married mothers aged 15–49 years living in the seven health center regions in Sivas city center and agreeing to participate in the study between 7 March 2008 and 30 April 2008. In data collection, a questionnaire form devised by the researchers on the basis of expert opinion was used. The data collected were assessed by computer by means of percentage analysis and χ2‐tests. Results:  The traditional neonatal care practices for treatment of jaundice, rash, thrush, earache, swelling in the baby's chest (milk accumulation), falling of the umbilical cord, umbilical infection, eye crust, nail cut, and temperature were examined. The most frequently conducted traditional practices were …

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Folklore | Folkloric medicine | Healthcare workers | Neonatal care | Traditional practices

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Traditional neonatal care practices in Turkey

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