This study was carried out to evaluate the problems experienced by mothers with bedridden children and to determine the effects of care burdens on mothers.The study was carried out on mothers who had a bedridden child who was in the Neurology Service between November 2016 and May 2017. The data were collected through a 19-question introductory form and the caregiver burden scale developed by Zarit. The data were evaluatedusing a computer. In statistical analysis, t-test, analysis of variance and chi-square test were used in independent samples. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.The moderateage of 200 mothers participating in the study was found to be 30.8 ± 7.0 years, and themoderatecare burden score was found to be 35.1 ± 24.3, and it was evaluated as mild to moderate. It was found that the younger the mother's age and the age of the child cared for, the greater the burden of care, and the longer the duration of care, the higher theburden of care. Being widowed, having a job and not having social security are factors that increase the burden of care. The effect of all these variables on burden of care was not statistically significant. The main problems that mothers experience whileproviding care are psychological problems and musculoskeletal problems.In order to minimize the burden of care for mothers with bedridden children, other family members should be included in the care, and parents should be supported psychologically.
The research was carried out in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethics committee approval was obtained from Erciyes University clinical research ethics committee before starting the study. In addition, voluntary informed consent forms were filled out by mothers who agreed to participate in the study (Decision no: 20161600/ Date: 18.11.2016).
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Halk Sağlığı (Diğer) |
Bölüm | Araştırma Makalesi |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 30 Nisan 2023 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2023 Cilt: 1 Sayı: 2 |