Coping and Psycho-Social Problems in Mothers of Children With Cancer: A Qualitative Study in Turkey
Child and Family Behavior Therapy, cilt.45, sa.2, ss.149-168, 2023 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 45 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/07317107.2023.2167059
- Dergi Adı: Child and Family Behavior Therapy
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, CINAHL, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), Psycinfo, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts, Violence & Abuse Abstracts
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.149-168
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Cancer, child, mothers, psychology
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
It is a difficult and unpleasant experience for mothers to observe and endure their child’s suffering illness, especially when the child is afflicted by an incurable disease such as cancer. This study aimed to better understand the psycho-social problems in mothers of children with cancer. This a qualitative phenomenological study. The sample consisted of a total of 15 mothers. The study determined three main themes: “first reactions of the mothers when they learned the diagnosis of their child,” “the effects of the disease on mothers,” “increased support factors.” It is recommended that mothers be supported emotionally and spiritually.