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Description and adequacy of parental coping behaviours in childhood leukaemia

Evangelia Patistea1

  • 1Health Visiting Department, Technological Educational Institution of Athens, 26 Mitilinis St., 151 26 Marousi, Athens, Greece. epatiste@teiath.gr

International Journal of Nursing Studies
|February 15, 2005
PubMed

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Parents perceived childhood leukaemia as a serious threat but coped well using strategies that fostered family strength and optimism. No significant gender or spousal differences were found in coping mechanisms.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Psychosocial Oncology
  • Family Health

Background:

  • Childhood leukaemia presents significant psychosocial challenges for parents.
  • Understanding parental perceptions and coping is crucial for effective support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore parental perceptions of childhood leukaemia.
  • To assess parental coping strategies and effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative and quantitative data collection from 41 mothers and 30 fathers.
  • Utilized closed/open-ended questions and the Coping Health Inventory for Parents (CHIP).

Main Results:

  • Most parents viewed leukaemia as a serious, threatening condition.
  • Strategies focusing on family strength and optimism were most effective.
  • Overall, parents demonstrated effective coping skills.

Conclusions:

  • Parental coping with childhood leukaemia is generally effective, emphasizing family resilience.
  • Support interventions should focus on maintaining family strength and positive outlooks.
  • No significant gender or spousal differences in coping were identified.

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