Health promotion and quality of life among mothers of preadolescents: a focused ethnography

Authors

  • Alicia Del Carmen Ludueña Universidad Nacional de Córdoba; Facultad de Ciencias Médicas; Escuela de Enfermería
  • Joanne K. Olson Universidad de Alberta; Facultad de Enfermería
  • Alberta Catherine Y. Pasco Universidad de Alberta; Facultad de Enfermería

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000800005

Keywords:

health promotion, quality of life, mother-child relations, nursing

Abstract

Focused ethnography was used to identify beliefs, values and practices of Health Promotion and Quality of Life among mothers of preadolescents in Argentina. This study described how they influence their preadolescents' choices and protect them from risk behaviors. Data were collected from a purposive sample of 10 mothers, including participant observation, tape recorded interviews, field notes and personal diary, supplemented by genograms and used photographs as an option. Through content and theme analysis, we gained greater understanding of the role of mothers in protecting their children from health risk behaviors. We also identified the meaning of two care patterns and how the term "good life" made sense to them.

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Published

2005-12-01

Issue

Vol. 13 (2005): Número Especial 2

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Health promotion and quality of life among mothers of preadolescents: a focused ethnography. (2005). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 13(spe2), 1127-1134. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000800005