Influences of Widowhood Cultural Practices, Values, and Beliefs on the Health and Well-being of Nigerian Women
An Integrative Review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14985196 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Prisca Anuforo (0000-0001-6579-9464, Kean University, corresponding author), Rick Zoucha (0000-0002-3364-4262, Duquesne University), Khlood Salman (Duquesne University), Marilyn Mcfarland (0000-0002-9916-9898, University of Michigan–Flint) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 184-194 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Transcultural Nursing (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1043-6596 • E-ISSN: 1552-7832 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10436596241286244 |
| PMID | 39369345 |
| OpenAlex | W4403163055 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 24 |
INTRODUCTION: Widowhood cultural practices are detrimental to the health and well-being of widows in Nigeria. They are associated with a higher rate of morbidity and mortality than for single and married individuals. PURPOSE: To explore and synthesize the literature on widowhood cultural practices and their effects on the health and well-being of Nigerian women in Nigeria and in the US to inform future research. METHODS: A comprehensive search of CINAHL, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Embase databases was performed using the Whittmore and Knafl Integrative Review Model. Critical appraisal was used to select the final 20 studies that met the inclusion criteria. RESULTS: Seven themes were identified: Inhumane treatment of widows, poor socio-economic status, support for detrimental widowhood cultural practices driven by culture, physiological well-being, psychosocial issues, support, and empowerment. DISCUSSION: Further research is needed to explore the practice and its impact in the Nigerian American population in the US
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |