Background: Caregivers are an instrumental partner taking active participation in
affecting the nature and direction of care process of hemophilic children. Parental
competence and success in facing difficult circumstances may increase parental
self-efficacy and serve as a protective factor against negative outcomes for
children. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of an educational
program on improving caregiver's competence level regarding care of children
suffering from hemophilia. Design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized in
the current study. Settings: The study was conducted at inpatient pediatric
hematology units in Benha and Nile Health Insurance Hospitals. Sample: A
purposive sample of 50 caregivers (mainly mothers) accompanying their children
were selected from the above mentioned settings. Tools of data collection: Three
tools were used: A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, mothers' reported
practices and parenting sense of competence scale. Results: There was a
significant increase in mothers' competency level after one and three months of
program implementation compared to pre-program. Conclusion: The educational
program was an effective method in improving mothers' knowledge, their reported
practices, and their competency level regarding care of children suffering from
hemophilia. Recommendation: Establish a regularly training program for mothers
who have children suffering from hemophilia and were newly diagnosed in order to
improve their competency regarding care of their children