Uncu Betül, Aktaş Reyhan Feyza, Acaban Gülistan
Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Science, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Department of Midwifery, Institute of Graduate Studies, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Omega (Westport). 2025 Jun 24:302228251351225. doi: 10.1177/00302228251351225.
This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to explore the mourning rituals and meaning-making processes of women who experienced perinatal loss, focusing on how cultural, emotional, and social contexts shape their experiences. Conducted between January-March 2025, the study involved eight women who were interviewed shortly after delivery and again via online platforms after the 42nd postpartum day. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview form and analyzed through content analysis. Three main themes emerged: "Perception of Loss Experience", "Cultural, Religious and Personal Rituals in the Mourning Process" and "Coping Resources and Support Mechanisms". Participants described engaging in traditional rituals such as condolences, prayers, and grave visits, as well as personal rituals like keeping items belonging to their babies. These rituals served as emotional anchors in their grieving process. The findings highlight the critical role of cultural, religious, and personal elements in shaping how women understand and cope with perinatal loss, underlining their importance in emotional healing.
这项质性现象学研究旨在探索经历围产期丧子之痛的女性的哀悼仪式和意义建构过程，重点关注文化、情感和社会背景如何塑造她们的经历。该研究于2025年1月至3月进行，涉及八名女性，她们在分娩后不久接受了访谈，并在产后第42天之后通过在线平台再次接受访谈。数据通过半结构化访谈形式收集，并通过内容分析进行分析。出现了三个主要主题：“对丧子经历的认知”、“哀悼过程中的文化、宗教和个人仪式”以及“应对资源和支持机制”。参与者描述了参与传统仪式，如慰问、祈祷和扫墓，以及个人仪式，如保留属于她们孩子的物品。这些仪式在她们的悲伤过程中起到了情感支柱的作用。研究结果凸显了文化、宗教和个人因素在塑造女性如何理解和应对围产期丧子之痛方面的关键作用，强调了它们在情感疗愈中的重要性。
