Parenting experiences of mothers living with a chronic mental illness
Background: Intrapersonal, interpersonal, social and economic factors associated with chronic mental illness influence mothers' parenting abilities which in turn influence childhood mental health. Aim: The aim of the study was to explore and describe the parenting experiences of mothers with a...
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| author | Angelina M. Rampou Yolanda Havenga |
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| description | Background: Intrapersonal, interpersonal, social and economic factors associated with chronic mental illness influence mothers' parenting abilities which in turn influence childhood mental health.
Aim: The aim of the study was to explore and describe the parenting experiences of mothers with a chronic mental illness.
Methods: An explorative, descriptive and qualitative research design was used. Ten participants were purposively sampled until saturation occurred. Data was collected using indepth individual interviews and a content analysis was carried out.
Results: Mothers with a chronic mental illness experienced various challenges and expressed their family support needs.
Conclusion: A family-centred approach to mental healthcare, treatment and rehabilitation is proposed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-401005ff9a644e2cbb0b1747db3e82582022-12-22T03:49:15ZafrAOSISHealth SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences1025-98482071-97362015-10-0120110.4102/hsag.v20i1.927600Parenting experiences of mothers living with a chronic mental illnessAngelina M. Rampou0Yolanda Havenga1Department of Nursing Science, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences UniversityDepartment of Nursing Science, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University; Tshwane University of Technology; Adelaide Tambo School of Nursing ScienceBackground: Intrapersonal, interpersonal, social and economic factors associated with chronic mental illness influence mothers' parenting abilities which in turn influence childhood mental health. Aim: The aim of the study was to explore and describe the parenting experiences of mothers with a chronic mental illness. Methods: An explorative, descriptive and qualitative research design was used. Ten participants were purposively sampled until saturation occurred. Data was collected using indepth individual interviews and a content analysis was carried out. Results: Mothers with a chronic mental illness experienced various challenges and expressed their family support needs. Conclusion: A family-centred approach to mental healthcare, treatment and rehabilitation is proposed.https://hsag.co.za/index.php/hsag/article/view/927Chronic mental illnessExperiencesMotherParentingParent accompaniment programme |
| spellingShingle | Angelina M. Rampou Yolanda Havenga Parenting experiences of mothers living with a chronic mental illness Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Chronic mental illness Experiences Mother Parenting Parent accompaniment programme |
| title | Parenting experiences of mothers living with a chronic mental illness |
| title_full | Parenting experiences of mothers living with a chronic mental illness |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Parenting experiences of mothers living with a chronic mental illness |
| title_short | Parenting experiences of mothers living with a chronic mental illness |
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| topic | Chronic mental illness Experiences Mother Parenting Parent accompaniment programme |
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