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To Be a Mother of a Child With Disabilities

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: In our society, having a child with disabilities means to face difficulties. Mother is generally the person who takes the responsibility. Aim: This study discusses the difficulties of mothers with disabled children and what can be done to increase the mother's ability to cope with difficulties. Method: This study is a review of the literature on the subject. Result: Family members of children with disabilities have many mental problems such as anxiety depression and face some difficulties in the care of the child. In order to reduce the burden of care for mothers with disabled children, nurses need to support mothers by providing training in the areas needed.

Source: Uluslararası hakemli akademik spor sağlık ve tıp bilimleri dergisi

DOI: 10.17363/sstb.2019.32.6

Author: Havva KAÇAN SOFTA

Institution: Kastamonu University

Language: English

Topic: Family and Disability Support Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4241127968