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Men's Experiences With Perinatal Loss: An Integrative Review.

Rebecca Burrow^1,2

¹University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, USA rburrow1@uthsc.edu.

Research and Theory for Nursing Practice

|August 14, 2024

Summary

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Men experiencing perinatal loss often face unrecognized grief, loss of identity, and societal expectations that complicate their coping. This review highlights the need for greater nursing attention to men's unique experiences with miscarriage and stillbirth.

Keywords:

grief miscarriage partner perinatal loss stillbirth trauma

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Men's Health
Perinatal Mental Health

Background:

Perinatal loss significantly impacts men's physical and mental health, yet their experiences are understudied.
Men report profound grief, self-blame, stigma, and identity loss following perinatal loss.
Existing research is often conducted outside the US and nursing, limiting generalizability.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current scientific understanding of men's experiences with perinatal loss.
To assess the existing knowledge within the nursing discipline regarding this issue.
To identify gaps in nursing research and suggest future research directions.

Main Methods:

An integrative review of existing literature.
Searches conducted in CINAHL, PubMed, and Scopus databases.
Keywords included "men," "perinatal loss," "miscarriage," "stillbirth," and "grief."

Main Results:

Men experience a loss of fatherhood role and identity.
Societal and gender expectations influence men's grief expression and coping mechanisms.
Lack of recognition leads to marginalization, avoidance coping, and risks to partnered relationships.

Conclusions:

Men's experiences with perinatal loss are distinct and require specific attention within nursing care.
Further research is needed to understand and address the unique needs of grieving fathers.
Nurses must consider gendered expectations and provide holistic care to men experiencing perinatal loss.