This study examines the vicarious grief experiences of healthcare workers, faith-based workers, and mental health workers who supported individuals bereaved due to COVID-19 deaths. A mixed-methods approach revealed that healthcare workers reported the highest levels of vicarious grief. Qualitative findings identified five themes: acknowledging contexts of grief, navigating relations with the bereaved, sharing others' grief, internalizing encounters, and negotiating challenges. The study emphasizes the need for organizational-level support interventions for helping professionals.
Publisher
OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying
Published On
May 01, 2023
Authors
Kaina Marie Clare Sera Jose, Agham Josiah Navarro, Angelo Nico Pomida, Maria Regina Hechanova-Alampay
Tags
vicarious grief
healthcare workers
COVID-19
bereavement support
organizational interventions
mental health
faith-based workers
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