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Table A.2
Resources accessed when the major change is death of a loved one
Resources accessed when the major change is death of a loved one
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| Percentage | |
|---|---|
| Type of resource used1 | |
| Family | 89 |
| Close friends | 85 |
| Co-workers | 59 |
| Other friends | 61 |
| Neighbours | 44 |
| Business people (including employer) | 44 |
| Professionals (including doctors) | 38 |
| Religious organization | 27 |
| Other media/information services | 21 |
| Internet | 18 |
| Social service or health organization | 15 |
| Other community organization | 8 |
| Government resources (all levels of government) | 8 |
| Law or justice organization | 8 |
| Public institutions (for example, libraries or universities) | 3E |
| Most helpful resource in dealing with change2 | |
| Family | 64 |
| Close friends | 15 |
| Professionals (including doctors) | 8 |
| Religious organization | 5E |
| Type of help received3 | |
| Emotional | 95 |
| Instrumental4 | 50 |
| Informational5 | 34 |
| Financial situation worse due to change | 13 |
| Employment situation worse due to change | 6E |
| Physical health worse due to change | 17 |
| Mental health worse due to change | 27 |
| 1. Respondents could report more than one type of help to deal with the change of greatest impact. | |
| 2. Only the most commonly identified resources are shown. | |
| 3. Respondents could report more than one type of help received to deal with the change of greatest impact. | |
| 4. Instrumental help includes using at least one of the following types: professional services or expertise; financial; help with household work or childcare; transportation; material goods; personal care or health needs. | |
| 5. Informational help includes using at least one of the following types: information or informal advice; referrals, networking or making new contacts; teaching coaching, or training. | |
| Note: This table includes respondents aged 20 to 64 whose change of greatest impact was death of a loved one. | |
| Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 2008. | |
