Death and Grief in Mexican Families

Esteinou, Rosario

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“…El novenario is a Latino ritual celebrating the life of the deceased, in which prayers are recited or sung for 9 days and nights (Davis, 2006). During this ritual there is a procession through the community with villagers ringing bells, singing songs, and reciting prayers that culminates at the home of the deceased (Esteinou, 2015). Similarly, no literature was found citing this ritual in Guatemala.…”

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“…Older Latino women are often considered lay ministers or spiritual leaders of the Catholic faith as a result of their spiritual depth and wisdom (Espin, 1997; Menjívar, 2002; Padilla, 2003). The unique role of the rezador(a) (male and female pray-er), a spiritual leader in the Latino community has been identified in various Latino populations (Esteinou, 2015; Malcolm, 2003; Miranda, 2007). These authors describe the rezador(a) in Mexico and California, yet no literature was found citing the rezador(a) in Guatemala.…”

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At the Grave We Make Our Song: A Palliative Care Study in Rural Guatemala

2016

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Guatemala is ranked fourth lowest out of 18 countries by the Latin American Association for Palliative Care Index, noting few trained nurses and physicians and insufficient palliative care services (Pastrana et al., 2012; Pastrana, Torres-Vigil, & De Lima, 2014). The Worldwide Palliative Care Alliance placed Guatemala in the category of isolated palliative care provision, signifying limited availability of morphine and services in relation to population size (Lynch, Connor, & Clark, 2013; Worldwide Palliative Care Alliance & World Health Organization, 2014). Finally, the United Nations Refugee Agency reported that the provision of palliative care in Guatemala is both restricted and inadequate, specifically with regard to the availability of and access to pain control (Human Rights Watch, 2013). Thus, many Guatemalans suffer at the end-of-life (EOL) due to this critical absence of palliative care services. Guatemalans are the sixth largest Latino immigrant subgroup in the United States and this population is expected to increase (Pew Hispanic Trends Project, 2010). Most of the health-related literature on older Latinos focuses on established populations in California, Texas, and Florida. The research on Latinos in the United States is often aggregated into a single population demographic when in reality the population is widely diverse (Dominguez et al., 2015). For the past two decades, the Latino population in North Carolina (NC) has increased as a result of employment opportunities and family reunification (Larson & McQuiston, 2012; Mann et al., 2016). Although the NC Census does not report Latino subgroups, anecdotal reports from health department and public school staff indicate a growing Guatemalan community in eastern NC (B. Nuncio, personal communication, April 28, 2016). While palliative and EOL care are considered different services, these terms are often used interchangeably with palliative care being the broader term. The World Health Organization (2015) defines palliative care as improving quality of life for families and patients by preventing and/or relieving suffering. Using the palliative care guidelines from the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement, hospice or EOL care is indicated specifically when life expectancy is estimated to be 6 months or less (McCusker et al., 2013). Palliative care can be initiated without this time limitation. Beginning palliative care closer to the start of a terminal diagnosis or illness can be beneficial by addressing the strengths, 674537T CNXXX10.

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At the Grave We Make Our Song: A Palliative Care Study in Rural Guatemala

2016

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“…The rezadora, from the Spanish verb rezar /to pray, has been briefly mentioned in the literature depicting Latin American communities in Mexico, California, and New Mexico (Glatzmaier, 2006; Malcolm, 2003; Padilla, 2011; Royce, 2011; Wibbelsman, 2008; Woodrick, 1989). In Mexico, families sought out the rezador , a male spiritual guide who led the family and community members in prayer over the dying person throughout the novena (Esteinou, 2015). Glatzmaier (2006) noted the rezadora, an unofficial priestess in some Mexican communities, would help the soul of the dying make the spiritual transition.…”

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Call theRezadora: Aiding Latino Families at the End of Life

Larson

Jewell

Maldonado

et al. 2021

Hisp Health Care Int

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Introduction: The rezadora, a lay spiritual leader, provides support to Latino families as they provide end-of-life (EOL) care for loved ones. The purpose of this study was to learn about the work of the rezadora in Guatemala as a resource for Latinos with serious illness in the United States. Methods: An ethnographic exploratory case study was conducted during summer 2018 in rural Guatemala. We interviewed three rezadoras who resided in two villages. The study yielded two cases, the single case and the paired case, which allowed for a holistic view of how the rezadora serves the community. Results: Content and thematic analysis led to two themes: Essence of being called and Power of prayerful song. Essence of being called was represented by the prominence of the rezadora and their perpetual faith work. Power of prayerful song was characterized through the mission, customs, and the presence of the rezadora. A good death was aided by the rezadora in this context. Conclusions: As the Latino population ages in place, the need for palliative and EOL care services will increase. Lay spiritual leaders could enhance the palliative care teams in these communities and improve the quality of life for Latinos with serious illness.

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Providing a voice to the experience of bereavement support at Mexican workplaces

Serricchio-Joiner

2023

Death Studies

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At the Grave We Make Our Song: A Palliative Care Study in Rural Guatemala

At the Grave We Make Our Song: A Palliative Care Study in Rural Guatemala

Call theRezadora: Aiding Latino Families at the End of Life

Providing a voice to the experience of bereavement support at Mexican workplaces

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