Abstract

This mixed methods study examined oath-taking and resolution of issues of death accusations in Ebonyi State Nigeria. One hundred and eighty adults who had experienced death in the family participated; 84 completed a questionnaire, 48 were interviewed, and 48 others participated in focus group discussions. The participants were selected using a snowballing sampling technique. It was found that some participants believed that some deaths cannot be natural. Suspicious deaths often led to accusations. This study provides a cultural perspective to understanding causes of death and is expected to guide community leaders in addressing the issue of death within their areas.

摘要

这项混合方法研究检查了尼日利亚埃博尼州的宣誓和死亡指控问题的解决。一百八十名在家庭中经历过死亡的成年人参加；84 人完成了问卷调查，48 人接受了采访，另外 48 人参加了焦点小组讨论。参与者是使用滚雪球抽样技术选择的。结果发现，一些参与者认为有些死亡不可能是自然的。可疑的死亡往往导致指控。这项研究为了解死亡原因提供了一种文化视角，并有望指导社区领导人解决其所在地区的死亡问题。