Cultural beliefs and practices on perinatal death: a qualitative study among the Lango community in Northern Uganda

Cultural beliefs and practices on perinatal death: a qualitative study among the Lango community in Northern Uganda

Abstract Background Perinatal death has profound psychosocial effects on women and their families. Sociocultural contexts influence the burden, rituals and bereaved’s support. Little is known about cultural beliefs and practices related to perinatal death. This study explored the cultural perspectiv...

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Main Authors: Anna Agnes Ojok Arach, Noeline Nakasujja, Joseph Rujumba, David Mukunya, Beatrice Odongkara, Milton W. Musaba, Agnes Napyo, James K. Tumwine, Victoria Nankabirwa, Grace Ndeezi, Juliet Kiguli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Culture
Perspectives
Beliefs
Practices
Stillbirth
Perinatal death
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05550-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05550-4

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