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1Oakland University School of Nursing, Rochester, MI 48309-4401, USA. judithhovey@ameritech.net
Abstract:
Children with chronic conditions survive for longer periods of time than ever before, thus needing optimal growth and development for themselves, their family members, and the family as a unit. A literature review suggests that these fathers have parenting needs that may differ from fathers of well children. This study identifies and compares these needs. Ninety-nine fathers in a large metropolitan area (48 fathers of children with chronic conditions and 51 fathers of well children) completed the Hymovich Family Perception Inventory anonymously. The results reveal significant differences between the parenting concerns of fathers of children with chronic conditions and fathers of well children in the areas of their children's health and the parenting concerns of their wives. There are indications that professional anticipatory guidance, dissemination of information, and encouragement in the use of fathers' informal support systems are needed by fathers of children with chronic conditions.
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