Journal
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
Volume 48, Issue 6, Pages 2174-2186Publisher
SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-018-3486-0
Keywords
Mothers of children with a disability; Carers; Children with disability; Mental health; Health promotion; Women's health
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- VictorianWomen's Beneveolent Trust fund
- Monash University
- Victorian Women's Benevolent Trust
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Substantial research identifies mothers of children with a disability as a vulnerable group with compromised health outcomes and restrictions for their own self-care, social, economic and leisure participation. This study investigated perceptions and experiences of mothers following attendance at health education and empowerment workshops (Healthy Mothers Healthy Families). Mixed methods evaluated mothers' experiences. A pragmatic qualitative approach was applied to data analysis of interviews with mothers (N = 19). Four themes emerged: Changes for me; Changes for my family; Wisdom gained; and Worthwhile workshops. Mothers described feeling validated and empowered in this facilitated group intervention and valued education about women's health, tailored research findings, individualised goal setting, time to learn and share with other mothers, and the workshop environment.
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