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Sociocultural Understanding of Miscarriages, Stillbirths, and Infant Loss: A Study of Nigerian Women

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ABSTRACT Miscarriages, stillbirths, and infant loss are a constant threat to Nigerian women. Little research has sought to understand the cultural silence and taboo that typifies these issues needs and… Click to show full abstract

ABSTRACT Miscarriages, stillbirths, and infant loss are a constant threat to Nigerian women. Little research has sought to understand the cultural silence and taboo that typifies these issues needs and its impact on the women. Drawing on 35 in-depth interviews with Nigerian women, this study explored the sociocultural understanding of perinatal loss among Nigeria women. A thematic analysis of the women’s narratives indicated that cultural norms and practices contribute to disenfranchised grief, which translates into ridicule and blame for women, identity loss, marital instability, and a feeling of despair. The findings point to a need for more empirical research into the grieving processes of diverse populations. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Keywords: stillbirths infant; miscarriages stillbirths; sociocultural understanding; infant loss; nigerian women; loss

Journal Title: Journal of Intercultural Communication Research
Year Published: 2018

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