Treating Complicated Grief among Orphaned Children in Kenya: Effectiveness of Complicated Grief Therapy

Ngesa, Maureen O.; Tuikong, Sylvia; Ongaro, Kennedy

doi:10.4236/jss.2020.84034

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“…The psychological effects on siblings may cause some of them to leave school before they graduate 27 .…”

Section: Consequences Of Death While Siblings Are Still At Schoolmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Participants mentioned teachers saying that children were not handling their sadness well and were not interested in doing their homework 2 . According to research by Ngesa, Tuikong, and Ongaro 27 , children who experience sadness may nd it di cult to concentrate in class or continue attending. These writers draw attention to the very real potential of diminished academic performance.…”

Section: Consequences Of Death While Siblings Are Still At Schoolmentioning

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Time-related circumstances define youths' self-management following the unexpected loss of a family member to HIV/AIDS

Hlophe¹,

Jooste²

2022

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Background: There is a high incidence of depression in youth who are stressed, making them less likely to engage in active self-management strategies such as exercise due to the trauma of losing a family member. Youths visit public hospitals for various reasons, including panic attacks and anxiety, which are often experienced after the passing of a family member. The aim was to explore the lived experiences of youths on managing themselves after losing a family member to HIV/AIDS and develop guidelines for nurses to advise youths on self-management following the loss of a family member to HIV/AIDS. Methods: A descriptive phenomenological design was followed for a study at a Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. The sample was selected through purposive sampling until data saturation was achieved. Individual semi-structured interviews with 11 participants were conducted, after which data saturation was established. Results: Accordingly, based on the findings, the research developed guidelines that nurses can use to advise youths on self-managing themselves after the unexpected loss of a family member to HIV/AIDS. Conclusion: The youths need to practice self-management during unexpected situations to cope with the death of family members with HIV/AIDS. Nurses at the Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic can use the developed guidelines to assist youth on self-management.

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“…The psychological effects on siblings may cause some of them to leave school before they graduate 27 .…”

Section: Consequences Of Death While Siblings Are Still At Schoolmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Consequences Of Death While Siblings Are Still At Schoolmentioning

confidence: 99%

Time-related circumstances define youths' self-management following the unexpected loss of a family member to HIV/AIDS

Hlophe¹,

Jooste²

2022

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Effectiveness of Modified Complicated Grief Therapy Intervention on Depression in Immigrant Children

Abbasi,

Akbari,

Nejat

et al. 2024

J Health Rep Technol

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Background: Migration is a widespread phenomenon globally, often leading to adverse mental health impacts for migrants, particularly children. Such impacts highlight the importance of appropriate non-pharmacological interventions to mitigate these potential negative outcomes. Depression is one of the most prevalent psychological consequences among immigrant children and, therefore, requires focused intervention and treatment. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the modified complicated grief therapy (MCGT) intervention in reducing symptoms of depression in immigrant children. Methods: For this study, 20 Canadian immigrant children were selected using simple random sampling, with ten assigned to the intervention group and 10 to the control group. Depression levels in participants were measured using the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) self-report questionnaire, which has demonstrated validity and reliability in previous studies. The intervention method, MCGT, was delivered to the intervention group across 12 online sessions via Google Meet, while the control group received no intervention. Depression levels were assessed at three points: Pre-intervention, immediate post-intervention, and one-month post-intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22, applying relevant statistical tests to compare pre-and post-intervention scores across study groups. Results: The results indicated that of the 20 children selected, 9 (45%) were boys and 11 (55%) were girls, with an average age of 11.7 ± 1.79 years. The mean ages of fathers and mothers were 41.35 ± 4.96 and 37.35 ± 5.04 years, respectively. Findings showed no statistically significant difference in the average depression scores between the control and intervention groups before the intervention (P = 0.561). However, a statistically significant difference was observed in the mean depression scores between the control and intervention groups immediately after the intervention (P = 0.003) and one-month post-intervention (P < 0.001). In the intervention group, the average depression score decreased by 6.5 points immediately after the intervention and by 10.6 points one month later, whereas an increasing trend in depression scores was noted in the control group. Conclusions: Based on the results, the MCGT intervention method is effective and significant in reducing the depression level of immigrant children. Therefore, counselors and psychologists are suggested to use the MCGT intervention method (as a non-drug method) to reduce depression in children.

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Treating Complicated Grief among Orphaned Children in Kenya: Effectiveness of Complicated Grief Therapy

Cited by 2 publications

References 18 publications

Time-related circumstances define youths' self-management following the unexpected loss of a family member to HIV/AIDS

Time-related circumstances define youths' self-management following the unexpected loss of a family member to HIV/AIDS

Effectiveness of Modified Complicated Grief Therapy Intervention on Depression in Immigrant Children

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