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Journal article
First Nations Peoples' perceptions, knowledge and beliefs regarding stillbirth prevention and bereavement practices: A mixed methods systematic review
Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives, Vol.37(4), 101604
2024
PMID: 38640744
Abstract
Background
First Nations Peoples endure disproportionate rates of stillbirth compared with non-First Nations Peoples. Previous interventions have aimed at reducing stillbirth in First Nations Peoples and providing better bereavement care without necessarily understanding the perceptions, knowledge and beliefs that could influence the design of the intervention and implementation.
Aim
The aim of this review was to understand the perceptions, knowledge and beliefs about stillbirth prevention and bereavement of First Nations Peoples from the US, Canada, Aotearoa/New Zealand, and Australia.
Methods
This review was conducted in accordance with the JBI methodology for a convergent integrated mixed method systematic review. This review was overseen by an advisory board of Aboriginal Elders, researchers, and clinicians. A search of eight databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, CINAHL, Embase, Emcare, Dissertations and Theses and Indigenous Health InfoNet) and grey literature was conducted. All studies were screened, extracted, and appraised for quality by two reviewers and results were categorised, and narratively summarised.
Results
Ten studies were included within this review. Their findings were summarised into four categories: safeguarding baby, traditional practices of birthing and grieving, bereavement photography and post-mortem examination. The results indicate a diversity of perceptions, knowledge and beliefs primarily around smoking cessation and bereavement practices after stillbirth. However, there was a paucity of research available.
Conclusions
Further research is needed to understand the perceptions, knowledge and beliefs about stillbirth among First Nations Peoples. Without research within this area, interventions to prevent stillbirth and support bereaved parents and their communities after stillbirth may face barriers to implementation.
Details
- Title
- First Nations Peoples' perceptions, knowledge and beliefs regarding stillbirth prevention and bereavement practices: A mixed methods systematic review
- Authors/Creators
- Danielle Pollock - The University of AdelaideHelen D BaileySabira Hasanoff - The University of AdelaideZachary Munn - The University of AdelaideChelsea Valenzuela - The University of AdelaideCindy Stern - The University of AdelaideCarrie Price - Towson UniversityRhonda Marriott - Murdoch UniversityJaninne Gliddon - Murdoch UniversityCarolyn Lewis - Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, AustraliaCarol Michie - Curtin UniversityMuriel Bowie - Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, AustraliaMillie Penny - Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, AustraliaTracy Reibel - Murdoch UniversityJane Warland - University of AdelaideBrad Farrant - Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, AustraliaScott W WhiteCarrington C J Shepherd
- Publication Details
- Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives, Vol.37(4), 101604
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd. on behalf of Australian College of Midwives
- Identifiers
- 991005656645807891
- Copyright
- © 2024 The Authors.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Ngangk Yira Institute for Change
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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