The impact of cultural beliefs and practices on parents' experiences of bereavement following stillbirth: a qualitative study in Uganda and Kenya

• Main Authors: Elizabeth Ayebare (Author), Tina Lavender (Author), Jonan Mweteise (Author), Allen Nabisere (Author), Anne Nendela (Author), Raheli Mukhwana (Author), Rebecca Wood (Author), Sabina Wakasiaka (Author), Grace Omoni (Author), Birungi Susan Kagoda (Author), Tracey A. Mills (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Stillbirth is an extremely traumatic and distressing experience for parents, with profound and long-lasting negative impacts. Cultural beliefs and practices surrounding death vary considerably across different contexts and groups, and are a key influence on individual experiences...