“I have to be strong”: A qualitative study of parental bereavement experiences in Uganda following the death of their baby
These findings illustrate the importance of understanding parental bereavement in different settings and circumstances. Rather than health worker-led models of active bereavement care, respondents relied on social support, their faith, and a focus on future pregnancies to 'become strong.' Further research to understand the longer-term impact of bereavement, men's experiences and coping strategies could inform more contextually appropriate bereavement care.
Authors
- Cally J Tann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0131-4952)
- Melissa M. Medvedev (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3457-8452)
- Hannah Blencowe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1556-3159)
- Stella Namukwaya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9217-3418)
- Joseph Katongole (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0734-8804)
- Diana Elbourne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3044-4545)
- Joy Elizabeth Lawn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4573-1443)
- Victor Tumukunde (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5113-0604)
- Janet Seeley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0583-5272)
- Georgia Stevenson
Institutions
- University of London (GB)
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- Uganda Virus Research Institute (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Women and Birth
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2025.101890
- Primary Topic
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Medical Research Council