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The Impact of Educational Program on Stress and Coping Strategies among Mothers Caring for Down Syndrome Children

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2024

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Background: Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality linked to mental retardation. It does not only impede the development of the affected child but also poses a psychological threat to all other family members, particularly mothers. Aim: The study aimed to determine The Impact of Educational Program on Stress and Coping Strategies among Mothers Caring for Down Syndrome Children. Design: A quasi experimental design was used to conduct evaluate the Impact of Educational Program on Stress and Coping Strategies among Mothers Caring for Down Syndrome Children Settings: The study was conducted at Pediatric unit at outpatient unit affiliated to Ain shams University &Child Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic , The genetic counseling center affiliated to Ministry of Health Port –University .. Sample: A convenient sample of a total of fifty mothers and their children with Down syndrome aged 4-12 years participated in this study.. Tools of data collection: Three tools were utilized to collect data for this study; A structured Interviewing questionnaire sheet, psychological Stress Scale and Cope strategies scale regarding nursing care provided for children with DS. Results: nurses' knowledge regarding DS was unsatisfactory on pre intervention program phase, while there is a significant statistical difference pre and post intervention program implementation. There is a positive relation between mothers' knowledge, practice and pre and post program implementation. Conclusion: The implementation of coping strategies training program for mothers of DS children lowered their levels of psychological stress. , the studied mothers had a competence practice level in caring for children with Down syndrome. Recommendation: Enhancing mothers' understanding for value of educational program on the reducing stress of their children.

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10.21608/ejhc.2021.221375

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Coping strategies, Down syndrome Children, Mother Training, Stress

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Hanie Elkazaz

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Ass. Prof. of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, port Said University

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Mohamed Mohamed

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Ass. Prof. of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University

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Hala

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Mousad

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lecturer of psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, port Said University

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Abd Elsattar Ebied

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lecturer of psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, port Said University

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12

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2

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21061

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2021-06-01

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2022-02-22

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2021-06-01

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1,658

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1,669

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1687-9546

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3009-6766

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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The Impact of Educational Program on Stress and Coping Strategies among Mothers Caring for Down Syndrome Children

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22 Jan 2023