Popular use of medicinal plants in infancy: implications for nursing

Authors

  • Deborah Forell Bevilácqua Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Edelia del Pilar Neira Huerta Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Lélia Maria Madeira Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Maria TerezaCícero Laganá Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Matilde Meire Miranda Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0080-6234198501900100021

Abstract

An exploratory study is made by nurses -with a group of mothers with the purpose of identifying reasons for the popular use of medicinal plants by mothers caring for their children within the 0-2 years age range. Influence of the social, economical and cultural factores involved are considered. The implications of this data for nursing care and for teaching it are described.

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Published

1985-04-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (1985)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Bevilácqua, D. F., Neira Huerta, E. del P., Madeira, L. M., Laganá, M. T., & Miranda, M. M. (1985). Popular use of medicinal plants in infancy: implications for nursing. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 19(1), 21-42. https://doi.org/10.1590/0080-6234198501900100021