Table 2 Concepts about pregnancy and care
Country | Cultural framework | Knowledge about pregnancy | Best age for pregnancy |
|---|---|---|---|
Saudi Arabia | Strong Muslim religious values | Based on religious values | Between 18–19 years old |
Argentina | Blend of pragmatic and Catholic religious values | Empirically based on personal or family experiences | Between 20–25 years old |
Cuba | Dominance of pragmatic values | Reproducing technical discourse of health providers | Around 25 years old |
Thailand | Strong traditional values | Based on traditional values | Around 20 years old |