Effectiveness of Ethnic-Cultural Educational Strategies for the Promotion of Breastfeeding

José Fabián Hidrobo-Guzmán (), Gladys Edelmira Morejón-Jácome, Edison Daniel Cárdenas-Robles, Lizbeth Dayana Pilco-Vargas, Doménica Vanesa Posso López and Estefany Tatiana Iguago Angamarca
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José Fabián Hidrobo-Guzmán: Faculty of Health Sciences, Technical University of the North, Ibarra 100150, Ecuador
Gladys Edelmira Morejón-Jácome: Faculty of Health Sciences, Technical University of the North, Ibarra 100150, Ecuador
Edison Daniel Cárdenas-Robles: Faculty of Health Sciences, Technical University of the North, Ibarra 100150, Ecuador
Lizbeth Dayana Pilco-Vargas: Faculty of Health Sciences, Technical University of the North, Ibarra 100150, Ecuador
Doménica Vanesa Posso López: Faculty of Health Sciences, Technical University of the North, Ibarra 100150, Ecuador
Estefany Tatiana Iguago Angamarca: Faculty of Health Sciences, Technical University of the North, Ibarra 100150, Ecuador

IJERPH, 2025, vol. 22, issue 9, 1-13

Abstract: Introduction: The implementation of pedagogical tactics with ethnic-cultural approaches represents essential mechanisms for promoting breastfeeding, ensuring greater effectiveness in knowledge dissemination. These are supported by cultural ideologies that integrate didactic processes tailored to the beliefs and practices of each ethnic group, thus facilitating greater acceptance and adherence to health recommendations. Objective: The study aims to analyze the effectiveness of culturally sensitive educational strategies from the prenatal stage at the Quiroga Health Center, Ecuador, exploring how indigenous cultural dynamics influence the receptivity of education. Methodology: The research is quantitative, quasi-experimental, and employs a descriptive, documentary, bibliographic, and analytical cross-sectional cohort design to thoroughly analyze collected data and identify cause-and-effect factors influencing breastfeeding knowledge and practice. Results: The effectiveness of the educational intervention in promoting cognitive awareness of breastfeeding was confirmed using the McNemar statistic applied to related samples. Conclusions: Breastfeeding knowledge levels are closely tied to reproductive history, a constantly evolving process affected by various social factors. Health education is implemented and strengthened through teaching programs as these strategies can significantly contribute to maternal and child health promotion, adapting to the specific needs and contexts of each community.

Keywords: educational intervention; breastfeeding; ethnic-cultural; prenatal stage (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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