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Resilience and its Predictors among the Parents of Children with Cancer: A Descriptive-Correlational Study

(2019) Resilience and its Predictors among the Parents of Children with Cancer: A Descriptive-Correlational Study. Indian Journal of Palliative Care. pp. 79-83. ISSN 0973-1075

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Abstract

Context: As a common debilitating illness, cancer is among the leading causes of child mortality in developed and developing countries. Cancer diagnosis for children is considerably stressful for their parents. Resilience is a key factor behind effective coping with cancer-related problems. This study evaluated resilience and its predictors among the parents of children with cancer. Aim: This study evaluated resilience and its predictors among the parents of children with cancer. Settings and Design: This cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2017 on 400 parents of children with cancer in Tabriz Children's Hospital, Iran. Methods: A demographic questionnaire and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale were used to collect the data. Parents were conveniently recruited from Tabriz Children's Hospital. Statistical Analysis: Data were analyzed using the SPSS for Windows program (v. 16) via descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: The mean score of parents' resilience was 66.83 +/- 14.28. Fathers obtained significantly higher resilience scores than mothers (P < 0.001). The predictors of parents' resilience were financial status, parents' gender, fathers' employment status, and children's gender. Conclusion: The parents of cancer-afflicted children, particularly their mothers, have low resilience and therefore may be at risk for different physical and mental health problems. Health-care providers need to identify at-risk parents and provide them with greater psychological and educational support.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Cancer child parents resilience gender-differences distress scale Health Care Sciences & Services
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Page Range: pp. 79-83
Journal or Publication Title: Indian Journal of Palliative Care
Journal Index: ISI
Volume: 25
Number: 1
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.4103/ijpc.ijpc₁₂₈₁₈
ISSN: 0973-1075
Depositing User: مهندس مهدی شریفی
URI: http://eprints.bmsu.ac.ir/id/eprint/2868

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