title: Approaches for Moving Beyond Abrupt Widowhood: A Case Analysis With One Muslim Thai Woman.
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.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, Thailand.
authors.forename: Praneed
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Songwathana
authors.affiliation: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, FL.
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Liehr
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007514:Islam; D008875:Middle Aged; D020954:Single-Parent Family; D012944:Social Support; D013785:Thailand; D017805:Widowhood / Q000523:psychology*