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JOURNAL OF TRANSCULTURAL NURSING
卷 26, 期 3, 页码 261-269出版社
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/1043659614531793
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immigrants; refugees; vitamin D; infant supplementation
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资金
- Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
- Research Development Initiatives [820-2007-1052]
- Canada Research Chair Program
Purpose:This study compares knowledge and practice of infant vitamin D supplementation among immigrant, refugee, and Canadian-born mothers. Method: Focus group discussions with 94 mothers of children aged 0 to 3 years recruited from early childhood centers and a refugee health clinic. Findings: Both immigrant and Canadian-born mothers indicated good knowledge and use of infant vitamin D supplementation. In contrast, Canadian government-assisted refugees were less likely to supplement with vitamin D. The main source of information about vitamin D was public health prenatal classes. Many mothers reported inconsistent guidance from health care providers. Discussion and Conclusions: Exclusively breastfed infants of refugees may be more at risk of vitamin D deficiency. All mothers require clear recommendations, both in clinical and public health settings. Implications for Practice: Mothers, both new Canadian and Canadian-born, require clear and consistent messaging from health professionals. Refugee mothers, however, require more educational support to promote infant vitamin D supplementation.
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