3. Results
3.1 Background of Holistic Health Treatment of Postpartum Mothers in the Isan Region
Isan is a large area that covers a third of the territory of Thailand and encompasses twenty provinces. The size of
Isan means that it is home to a large variety of ethnic groups with different cultures, customs and traditions. Over
the years, these traditions have been adopted and adapted across the region to form a general Isan culture that,
although has regional variations, is recognizable as a part of the Isan identity. The general background of the nine
communities selected for the research is outlined in Table