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

Midwives as Cultural Bridges

Autores/as

  • Roya Pourhaji 1. Department of Faculty of Education and Psychology, Ferdowsi University, Mashhad, Iran. 4. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran. Author
  • Dr. Mohammad Hossein Delshad 2. Department of Public Health, School of Health, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran. 3. Health Sciences Research Center, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran. 4. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1000/s2g45t64

Resumen

A recent qualitative study by Arega et al. is dealt with in this editorial. (2025) 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. © 2025 Published by Public Knowledge Project (PKP).

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Publicado

2025-08-03

Número

Vol. 1 Núm. 1 (2025): Spring

Sección

Letter to Editors

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The midwife’s role as a cultural mediator in perinatal loss: bridging cultures to save lives: Midwives as Cultural Bridges. (2025). Health Promotion science’s , 1(1), 3-4. https://doi.org/10.1000/s2g45t64

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