Coping with Bereavement due to Covid-19: A Phenomenological Study in Tacloban City, Leyte
Open Access
Journal Type:Research Article
Subject:Social Sciences & Psychology
Subject Field:Humanities and Social Sciences
Volume:103, Issue: 1, June, 2022
Publish Date:June 23, 2022 8:00 pm
Pages:705-718
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Abstract
Losing someone, whether a partner, family member, or friend, can bring emotional and mental discomfort. Bereavement is a natural response to such a loss; it is an experience people naturally go through.
This phenomenological research study aimed to identify the coping strategies of people who lost a loved one to the COVID-19 pandemic. Five bereaved people were interviewed using a semi-structured type of interview. Their responses were analyzed and interpreted using thematic analysis. This study found that the participants had experienced discombobulation and agony due to bereavement to COVID-19. Their family's monetary, emotional, and mental support provided an immediate recovery and helped them surpass their situation. It was also found that their faith served as their protective factor concerning the unbearable situation they went through.
The study was carried out in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines, which had the highest recorded COVID-19 mortality cases in the entire Leyte.