3.14.2 Overall Brief Grief Questionnaire (BGQ) Scores
Overall results from the BGQ (N=1095) found that most participants (N=653, 59.6%) had a total score between 0 and 4 on the BGQ, indicating no symptoms of PGD, while 26.1% of participants (N=286) scored between 5 and 7 on the BGQ, indicating a sub-threshold of PGD. e remaining participants (N=156, 14.2%) scored between 8 and 10, indicating that they were experiencing symptoms of PGD (see Figure 4).
Figure 4: BGQ Scores for Bereaved Participants
No PGD indicated (0-4)
59.6%
26.1%
Sub-threshold PGD indicated (5-7)
PGD indicated (8-10)
14.2%
Note. BGQ – Brief Grief Questionnaire; PGD – Prolonged Grief Disorder.
3.14.3 BGQ Scores and Other Associations
When BGQ scores were compared for bereaved participants based on their location, their loved ones’ cause of death and the place of death, there was no significant statistical association found between them. However, a statistically significant association was found between BGQ scores and participants’ relationship to the deceased (see Table 11 in Appendices). Indicators of PGD were more prevalent in participants who lost a parent, extended family member, a spouse, in-law, or a child compared with those who lost other family members such as a grandparent or a sibling. BGQ scores were also compared to determine if associations were found between respondents being able to spend time with their loved one before they died. e results showed no differences between being able to spend time and BGQ scores. However, there was a significant statistical association based on whether the respondent was with the person when they died . Specifically, there were higher rates of PGD indicated for those that were with the person at the time they died (25.8%) relative to those that were not with the person (10.4%).
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