The midwife's role as a cultural mediator in perinatal loss: bridging cultures to save lives

A recent qualitative study by Arega et al. is dealt with in this editorial. (۲۰۲۵) on factors contributing to peri-natal mortality in northwest Ethiopia, focusing on the political consequences for public health. According to the study, perinatal loss is not only a clinical issue; it is also the result of harmful traditional practices, cultural beliefs (such as punishment by God) and systemic barriers such as lack of resources, transportation difficulties and substandard care. The most important finding of the study is the identification of the critical role of midwives as a cultural mediator that can bridge the gap between community beliefs and evidence-based medical care. To reduce this silent and avoidable tragedy, the article calls for a multi-pronged strategy that includes funding the cultural competence of midwives, strengthening health systems and helping the midwives' workforce. © ۲۰۲۵ Published by Public Knowledge Project (PKP).۰۲ - V۱.۱.article ۰۲A recent qualitative study by Arega et al. is dealt with in this editorial. (۲۰۲۵) on factors contributing to peri-natal mortality in northwest Ethiopia, focusing on the political consequences for public health. According to the study, perinatal loss is not only a clinical issue; it is also the result of harmful traditional practices, cultural beliefs (such as punishment by God) and systemic barriers such as lack of resources, transportation difficulties and substandard care. The most important finding of the study is the identification of the critical role of midwives as a cultural mediator that can bridge the gap between community beliefs and evidence-based medical care. To reduce this silent and avoidable tragedy, the article calls for a multi-pronged strategy that includes funding the cultural competence of midwives, strengthening health systems and helping the midwives' workforce. © ۲۰۲۵ Published by Public Knowledge Project (PKP). ۰۲ - V۱.۱.article ۰۲

کلیدواژه ها:

perinatal loss ، fetal loss ، grief ، perceived causes ، contributory conditions ، social norms ، cultural belief ، Ethiopia.