Volume : VII, Issue : XII, December - 2018

Stress and coping of mothers of leukaemic children

Omana M P, Mary Lucita

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                  The present  study was undertaken to determine the stress and coping strategies  of mothers of leukaemic children. The objectives of the study were to determine the level of stress among mothers of leukaemic children, to assess the coping strategies of mothers of leukaemic children and to find out association between stress and coping with selected demographic variables. Methodology: A quantitative, non experimental descriptive survey was adopted. Study was conducted among 40 mothers of leukaemic children. Non probability sampling technique was used. Demographic data was collected by structured questionnaire prepared by the investigator. Stress of mothers was assessed by Paediatric Inventory for Parents (PIP) in four domains –communication, emotional, medical care and role function. Coping strategy was assessed by Coping Health Inventory for Parents (CHIP) which describes the coping of mothers in three subscales– maintaining family integration, maintaining social support, and understanding medical situation. Results: Majority of mothers (52.50 %) of children with leukaemia reported significantly higher stress level (stress score >150) and they were having only average coping (coping score <91). No significant association was found between stress and coping with selected demographic variables.

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Stress and coping of mothers of leukaemic children , Omana M P, Mary Lucita , INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-7|Issue-12| December-2018

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