The End of Life Accompanied by COVID-19: A Qualitative Study on Changes in Behavior and Stigmatization of the Grieving Families in Peru (Part II).
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| Title: | The End of Life Accompanied by COVID-19: A Qualitative Study on Changes in Behavior and Stigmatization of the Grieving Families in Peru (Part II). |
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| Authors: | Moya-Salazar, Jeel1,2 (AUTHOR) jeel.moya@uwiener.edu.pe, Cañari, Betsy1,3 (AUTHOR), Zuñiga, Nahomi1,3 (AUTHOR), Jaime-Quispe, Alexis1,3 (AUTHOR), Contreras-Pulache, Hans1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Omega: Journal of Death & Dying. Mar2026, Vol. 92 Issue 4, p1774-1798. 25p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Qualitative research, *Families, *Research methodology, *Grief, *COVID-19 pandemic, Death & psychology, Infection control, Interviewing, Questionnaires, Hygiene, Descriptive statistics, Thematic analysis, Health behavior, Terminal care, Data analysis software, COVID-19, Social stigma |
| Geographic Terms: | Peru |
| Abstract: | The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 has led to changes in every aspect of life and death. In Peru, where the longest quarantine has occurred with suboptimal results, the rituals have been turned around, impacting the relatives in multiple aspects. Here, we used a qualitative approach to analyze unresolved grief, hygiene changes, and stigma through semi-structured, online (Google Meet) interviews with 15 participants aged 20–72, who had lost family members to COVID-19. The recorded and transcribed interviews were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Most participants had unresolved grief due to the blocking of funeral rituals, which could predispose them to prolonged mourning. After the loss of relatives, hygiene measures will be improved to avoid infections and new deaths in every family, while most participants felt no stigma in their milieu, since their relatives accompanied them during the funeral, supporting them from afar. It is important that interventions are implemented to prevent the progression of grief by providing mental health opportunities for the bereaved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 has led to changes in every aspect of life and death. In Peru, where the longest quarantine has occurred with suboptimal results, the rituals have been turned around, impacting the relatives in multiple aspects. Here, we used a qualitative approach to analyze unresolved grief, hygiene changes, and stigma through semi-structured, online (Google Meet) interviews with 15 participants aged 20–72, who had lost family members to COVID-19. The recorded and transcribed interviews were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Most participants had unresolved grief due to the blocking of funeral rituals, which could predispose them to prolonged mourning. After the loss of relatives, hygiene measures will be improved to avoid infections and new deaths in every family, while most participants felt no stigma in their milieu, since their relatives accompanied them during the funeral, supporting them from afar. It is important that interventions are implemented to prevent the progression of grief by providing mental health opportunities for the bereaved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00302228 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/00302228231212655 |
