Mothers with Cancer: An Intersectional Mixed-Methods Study Investigating Role Demands and Perceived Coping Abilities.

ABSTRACT: Mothers with cancer report guilt associated with failing to successfully balance their parental roles and cancer. This study utilized a cross-sectional mixed-methods design and intersectional framework to investigate the multiple roles that mothers with cancer assume and their perceived coping ability. Participants included mothers diagnosed with any type or stage of cancer, in treatment or ≤3 years post-treatment, and experiencing cancer-related disability with a dependent child (<18 years, living at home). Participants completed a questionnaire battery, semi-structured interview, and optional focus group. Descriptive statistics, correlations, and thematic inductive analyses are reported. The participants' (N = 18) mean age was 45 years (SD = 5.50), and 67% were in active tr

SUBMITTER: Spiropoulos A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10047435 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature