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PsychologyFinal 12KRA
PsychologyFinal 12KRA
The global pandemic caused by the spreading of the world renowned Covid-
19 virus, has caused significant changes in the lives of many people. It has
now become one of the deadly causes of increased number of deaths
throughout the world and especially in the Philippines; specifically, here in
the City of Lapu-Lapu, and has caused an impact to individuals who has
experience death of family members by Covid-19.
In this topic we will be talking about the effects or the impacts of death of
an individual caused by Covid -19 to the bereaved family members, how they
react to the loss experienced, their anxiety towards it and how they were
able to overcome such negative experience.
THE PROBLEM
(Recovery)
Statements Mean SD Verbal Description
I had trouble in accepting the 2.2 1.30 Rarely
death of my loved one because of
Covid-19 so I turned to
distractions (alcohol, smoking,
binge-eating, etc.)
I tend to keep personal things as 4.4 0.89 Often
memorabilia which reminded me
of my loved ones who had passed
away.
I hesitate to talk about 2.6 1.14 Rarely
things/topics which concern their
death especially about the
coronavirus
I feel anger or frustration over a 3 1.22 Sometimes
spiritual entity for letting this
happen to my family.
TABLE 3
(Emotional Response)
Statements Mean SD Verbal Description
I felt dizzy, lightheaded, or faint, 2 1.41 Rarely
when I read or listened to news
about the coronavirus.
(Depression)
Statements Mean SD Verbal Description
I lost interest in eating when 2.2 1.09 Rarely
I thought about or was
exposed to information
about the coronavirus
I feel unmotivated these 2.8 1.64 Sometimes
days and no longer have the
interest in doing my tasks or
hobbies
I experienced feelings of 2.8 1.48 Sometimes
guilt, worthlessness and
helplessness.
I have negative thoughts 3.2 1.09 Often
because of covid-19
COVID 2019 is the most threatening pandemic in recent decades, which has
caused indescribable fear among the people due the rapid transfer, and high
lethality. Obviously, the created fear affects the social interactions, work
situation, family life and psychological conditions of the family members of
these deceased. they experience many psychological crises and in the process
of adaptation face many problems and challenges that these challenges are
more than one psychological shock from the death of their family members, and
their mental health is severely threatened. Accordingly, the present study aims
to identify the psychological crises which the families of COVID-19 victims are
faced with. Hopefully, the findings of the study can help healthcare mangers
and caregivers facilitate the adaptation of the families of the deceased victims
by providing them with proper mental health care.
Conclusion
Recommendation
1.Acknowledge your pain.
2.Accept that grief can trigger many different and unexpected
emotions.
3.Understand that your grieving process will be unique to you.
4.Seek out face-to-face support from people who care about you.
5.Support yourself emotionally by taking care of yourself physically.
THANK YOU!