Status quo and influencing factors of psychological distress among parents of pediatric oncology patients
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20230627-02545
- VernacularTitle:儿童肿瘤患者父母心理痛苦现状及影响因素研究
- Author:
Pin XIAO
1
;
Tiannyu LUO
;
Jiaxin HE
;
Qi LIU
;
Xinying LIU
;
Meiying ZHUO
;
Jianhui XIE
Author Information
1. 湖南省儿童医院血液肿瘤科，长沙 410007
- Keywords:
Neoplasm;
Pediatric oncology;
Caregiver;
Psychological distress
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2024;30(14):1938-1942
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the status quo of psychological distress among parents of children with cancer and analyze its influencing factors.Methods:Totally 334 parents of pediatric oncology patients meeting the inclusion criteria were selected by convenience sampling from Hunan Children's Hospital between June and October 2022. A questionnaire survey was conducted using a general information questionnaire, Distress Thermometer, Social Support Rating Scale, and Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale-Family Member Form.Results:A total of 334 questionnaires were distributed, with 298 valid responses received, making the effective response rate 89.22%. The DT score of the 298 parents of pediatric oncology patients was (7.58±2.85). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that parental gender, the impact of caregiving on income, economic pressure, uncertainty in illness, and social support were significant influencing factors of the parents' psychological distress ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The psychological distress of parents of children with cancer is at a relatively high level and is influenced by multiple factors. Medical professionals can implement targeted interventions based on specific circumstances to alleviate the psychological distress of these parents.
