Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6787077 | Archives of Psychiatric Nursing | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This preliminary study aimed to describe approaches used to resolve the health challenge of abrupt widowhood when one's spouse was killed in the socio-political conflict areas in South Thailand. A story theory was used to guide content analysis from an interview of a middle-aged Muslim widow. Four main approaches were identified including accepting support from close friends and family, connecting with her Muslim faith, holding on to concern for her children's well-being, and reaching out to other widows. The findings could be used to guide an appropriate intervention for improving mental health outcomes for Thai widows.
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Authors
Praneed Songwathana, Patricia Liehr,