First Nations Peoples’ perceptions, knowledge and beliefs regarding stillbirth prevention and bereavement practices: A mixed methods systematic review

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.

Citation:
Pollock D, Bailey HD, Hasanoff S, …….. Lewis C, Michie C, Bowie M, Penny M, Reibel T, Warland J, Farrant B, White SW, Shepherd CCJ. First Nations Peoples’ perceptions, knowledge and beliefs regarding stillbirth prevention and bereavement practices: A mixed methods systematic review. Women Birth. 2024;37(4).

Keywords:
Bereavement; First Nations; Pregnancy Loss; Prevention; Stillbirth; Systematic Review

Abstract:
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.