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Experiences of African American Parents Following Perinatal or Pediatric Death: A Literature Review

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: A child's death is one of life's most difficult experiences. Little is known about the unique factors that influence the grief experience for bereaved African American parents. Through an integrative review of 10 publications, the authors describe the grief responses, outcomes, and implications for African American parents who experience the death of a child. Four themes emerged: (a) emotional response to loss; (b) factors that added to the burden of loss; (c) coping strategies; and (d) health consequences of grief. Healthcare providers, administrators, and policymakers should be sensitive to the unique needs of African American parents following a child's death.

Source: Death Studies

DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2013.766656

Authors: Jackelyn Y. Boyden, Karen Kavanaugh, L. Michele Issel, Kamal Eldeirawi, Kathleen L. Meert

Institutions: University of Illinois Chicago, Wayne State University, Children's Hospital of Michigan

Language: English

Topic: Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Nursing Research