Saberes y experiencias de autocuidado durante el puerperio inmediato y mediato en madres de la comunidad de Urdaneta de la provincia de Loja 2024 - 2025

Abstract

Abstract: This study aims to interpret the knowledge and experiences of self-care during the immediate and mediate postpartum period among mothers in the Urdaneta community of Loja province. The puerperium period, is a significant time in a woman's life, marketed by various physical, emotional, and social changes that deserve attention, particularly in communities where healthcare access is limited. This study took a qualitative approach using a phenomenological design and an intercultural perspective to delve into the experiences of the participants, as a collecting data tool used semi-structured interviews, which were validated by experts. The information obtained was processed using the ALTIL.S application and analyzed through semantic networks. Therefore, resulted those mothers in the Urdaneta community possess traditional knowledge passed down from their families and the community, with a strong emphasis on the use of natural remedies. In conclusion, it is crucial to develop health promotion strategies with an intercultural approach integrating the insights of postpartum women and to bolster health education at the primary care level.