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JOURNAL OF ASTHMA
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TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2023.2288322
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School age; children with asthma; mother; care experience
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The study aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of mothers of school-age children with asthma and found that caregiving stress could be alleviated more effectively by addressing psychological well-being, emphasizing family and social support, and promoting the sharing of positive experiences. In this sample, diverse and complex caregiving experiences were reflected in personal psychological aspects, family functioning, and social support.
Introduction and AimsThis study aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of mothers of school-age children with asthma in care.MethodsA phenomenological study was conducted using qualitative research methods from August 2021 to November 2021. Mothers (from Sichuan, China) of school-aged children with asthma who sought outpatient care at the pediatric asthma clinic were purposively sampled based on their occupation, education level, and duration of their child's illness. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted in consultation room A07 of the pediatric asthma clinic. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed thematically.Results23 mothers expressed interest, but data saturation was reached after recruiting 15 mothers.Four main themes encompassing ten sub-themes emerged from the analysis: (1) Negative psychological burden, with sub-themes including anxiety shock, fear of death, guilt, and stigma. (2) Family dysfunction, with sub-themes including impaired quality of life, family emotional crisis, and heavy economic burden. (3) Difficulty in seeking medical treatment. (4) Active response, with sub-themes including emotional adjustment, family empowerment, and social support.ConclusionsIn this sample, the caregiving experience of mothers of school-age children with asthma is diverse and complex, reflected not only in personal psychological aspects but also in family functioning and social support. Taking into account various factors, such as addressing psychological well-being, emphasizing family and social support, and promoting the sharing of positive experiences, may result in more effective alleviation of caregiving stress for mothers of school-age children with asthma.
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