Abstract
The aim of this study was to produce information about parental grief intervention and its impacts on maternal grief. The grief after death of a child is a lifelong process. Social support is often stated as the most important factor in coping after the death of a child. A single measure post-test control group design was used to evaluate whether there are differences in the grief reactions between the mothers in the intervention program (n = 83) and the mothers in the control group (n = 53). The data were collected by using a questionnaire which included background variables and Hogan Grief Reactions Checklist 6 months after the child's death. The data were analysed by statistical methods. There were no significant differences in the grief reactions between the intervention group and the control group. However, greater support from the healthcare professionals was associated with stronger personal growth. The mothers' age, self-perceived health status and the age of deceased child were associated with the grief reactions. This study emphasises the importance of social support to grieving mothers. Health care professionals are in an important role when considering support for grieving mothers; the given support may relieve the mothers' grief reactions.
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