title: Circumstances surrounding deaths from the perspective of bereaved Honduran families.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This qualitative study examined how bereaved individuals from Honduras responded to deaths of loved ones, particularly through exploring circumstances surrounding deaths and various coping strategies.
  
  
  METHODS
  With the help of a translator, bereaved family members in Honduras were interviewed using a semi-structured format. The interactions were audio-recorded and later translated and transcribed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Some 60% of individuals spent time with other family members during their loved one's end of life and 22.5% of grieving individuals took solace in spirituality or religious practices and connecting with God. Some 40% wanted to speak with others through support groups. When individuals spoke about remembering the deceased, both comforting and discomforting effects were expressed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Further research is needed to learn more about coping strategies in various cultures and support mechanisms that health professionals can use or suggest when working with bereaved individuals.
authors.affiliation: Student Research Assistant, Vanderbilt University, School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee, US.
authors.forename: Arianna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stone
authors.affiliation: Student Research Assistant, at Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Nashville.
authors.forename: Cara P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: LaMotta
authors.affiliation: Graduate Student Research Assistant, at Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Nashville.
authors.forename: Marissa N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Baudino
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor of Nursing and Medicine at Vanderbilt University, School of Nursing, Nashville.
authors.forename: Terrah Foster
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Akard
authors.affiliation: Professor of Nursing and Director of Pediatric Palliative Care Research Team at Vanderbilt University, School of Nursing, Nashville.
authors.forename: Mary Jo
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Gilmer
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001601:Bereavement; D003643:Death; D006721:Honduras; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
keywords: Bereavement; Continuing bonds; Coping; Culture; Qualitative; Support