Factors Associated With Higher Levels of Grief and Support Needs Among People Bereaved During the Pandemic: Results from a National Online Survey

Author:

Selman Lucy E.1ORCID,Farnell Damian J. J.2,Longo Mirella3,Goss Silvia3,Torrens-Burton Anna4,Seddon Kathy5,Mayland Catriona R.6,Machin Linda7,Byrne Anthony3,Harrop Emily J.3ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Palliative and End of Life Care Research Group, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK

2. School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK

3. Marie Curie Research Centre, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK

4. PRIME Centre, Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK

5. Wales Cancer Research Centre, Cardiff, UK

6. Department of Oncology and Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK

7. Keele University, Keele, UK

Abstract

We identified factors associated with higher levels of grief and support needs among 711 people bereaved during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK (deaths 16 March 2020-2 January 2021). An online survey assessed grief using the Adult Attitude to Grief (AAG) scale, which calculates an overall index of vulnerability (IOV) (range 0–36), and practical and emotional support needs in 13 domains. Participants’ mean age was 49.5 (SD 12.9); 628 (88.6%) female. Mean age of deceased 72.2 (SD 16.1). 311 (43.8%) deaths were from confirmed/suspected COVID-19. High overall levels of grief and support needs were observed; 28.2% exhibited severe vulnerability (index of vulnerability ≥24). Grief and support needs were higher for close relationships with the deceased (vs. more distant) and reported social isolation and loneliness ( p < 0.001), and lower when age of deceased was above 40–50. Other associated factors were place of death and health professional support post-death ( p < 0.05).

Funder

Economic and Social Research Council

Marie Curie

Welsh Government through Health and Care Research Wales

Medical Research Council

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Life-span and Life-course Studies,Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine,Health (social science)

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