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  • Title: Evaluating a bereavement follow-up intervention for grieving fathers and their experiences of support after the death of a child--a pilot study.
    Author: Aho AL, Tarkka MT, Astedt-Kurki P, Sorvari L, Kaunonen M.
    Journal: Death Stud; 2011; 35(10):879-904. PubMed ID: 24501857.
    Abstract:
    This article describes a study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention program for bereaved fathers and their experiences of it in a sample of intervention (n = 62) and control (n = 41) fathers. Data were collected by 3 scales: the Hogan Grief Reactions Checklist, a scale for measuring received social support, and a scale for measuring fathers' experiences of the intervention program. Assessment at 6 months after leaving the hospital showed that intervention fathers reported lower grief reaction scores and stronger personal growth. Intervention fathers reported the most emotional support from both health care personnel and peer supporters. The support received was perceived as helpful in coping, and fathers rated the intervention favorably. The findings support the continuation of the intervention.
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