G.R. Vimala Mary, M.Sc. Nursing Lecturer,St.Johns College of Nursing, Bangalore, India
M. Malarvizhi, M.Sc. Nursing Lecturer,College of Nursing, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
DOI : 01.0401/ijaict.2015.08.01
International Journal of Advanced Information and Communication Technology
Received On : February 16, 2019
Revised On : March 11, 2019
Accepted On : April 08, 2019
Published On : May 05, 2019
Volume 06, Issue 05
Pages : 1072-1074
Abstract
The presence of congenital cardiac anomalies often results in an enormous emotional and financial strain on young family members. Hence the investigator conducted a research critique on the lived-in experiences of mothers with fewer than five children who were diagnosed to have congenital cardiac anomalies. The study explored and extrapolated the lived in experiences in various dimensions among 15 mothers of fewer than five children. Interview was conducted using audio tape using open ended questions. the following were explored. In Physical Dimension- Mothers Reported Significantly More Somatic Symptoms Like Sleeplessness, Decreased Food Intake ,Headache And Fatigue, Psychological Dimension-The Results Showed That Mothers Experienced Fear Sadness, Frustrations, and Hopelessness, Denial Of Child's Illness, Anger And Suicidal Thoughts, Economical Dimension-Mothers Expressed Financial Burden And Lack Of Financial Support To Meet The Ends., Social Dimensions-Mother Experienced Lack Of Support From Family And Friends. They Feel That Their Children Are Socially Less Competent. And in Spiritual Dimension-It Was A Mixed Expression Of Belief And Unbelief Towards God. They Expressed Anger, Bargaining, Questioning, and Hope In God.
Keywords
Somatic Symptoms, Sleeplessness, Decreased Food Intake , Headache and Fatigue.
Cite this article
G.R. Vimala Mary, M. Malarvizhi, “A Research Critique on Lived - In Experiences Among Mothers of Under Five Children With Congenital Cardiac Anomalies, ” INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, pp.1072-1074, May 05, 2019.
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