Language barriers and cultural differences in childbirth: A qualitative study of Somali women's experiences in Norway
Culturally sensitive care and personalized communication are crucial in preventing misunderstandings and ensuring that vital information is clearly communicated. By enhancing midwives' cultural awareness and multicultural competence, they can offer more tailored and effective support, fostering a positive childbirth experience for women from diverse backgrounds. This approach ultimately leads to improved outcomes and strengthens trust between women and healthcare professionals.
Authors
- Hanna Oommen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1810-9664)
- Mirjam Lukasse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9873-4023)
- Kadra Ali Osman
- Miski A Abdullahi
Institutions
- OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University (NO)
- University of South-Eastern Norway (NO)
- Sørlandet Sykehus (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Midwifery
- Published
- 2025-08-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/207799
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00