National Medical College Nursing Campus,
Birgunj
Nepal
Research Article
Stress and Coping among the Parents of Children with Congenital Heart Disease: A Hospital Based Study
Author(s): Babita Singh and Pratima GhimireBabita Singh and Pratima Ghimire
Introduction: Congenital heart defects are the most common, pervasive and serious chronic illness of all congenital malformations. The birth of a child can be stressful enough for many parents, turn into one of dashed joy and feeling of distress so there may be necessary for parents to obtain enough support from health professionals.
Methods: A descriptive Correlational study was conducted among 142 parents of children with Congenital Heart Disease attending Pediatric Medical Out Patient Department in Shahid Gangalal National Heart Center, Bansbari, Kathmandu. Data were collected using pre-tested structured interview schedule in Nepali version. The obtained data were analyzed by descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (chi-square and Karl Pearson’s coefficient of correlatio.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2380-5439.1000212
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