Socio-cognitive Mechanisms: Factors Determining the Acceptance or Rejection of Children Born from Rape by Mothers in Cameroon

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Qualitative study uncovers socio-cognitive factors affecting mothers' acceptance of children born from rape, highlighting the role of support.

MAIN FINDING: Mothers often struggle to accept children conceived through rape due to socio-cognitive challenges.
KEY EVIDENCE: Many participants expressed difficulty bonding, with support strongly influencing maternal acceptance.
APPROACH: In-depth interviews and thematic analysis were conducted to explore mothers' experiences and perceptions.
SIGNIFICANCE: The findings stress the need for emotional support strategies to improve relationships between mothers and their children.

Alice Mankaa Ngwa (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative study uncovers socio-cognitive factors affecting mothers' acceptance of children born from rape, highlighting the role of support.