Factors affecting caregiver burden among parents of children with cancer: A path analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To investigate the relationships between parental resilience, illness perception and pain catastrophizing as factors affecting caregiver burden among parents of children with cancer, based on the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping.

Background

Parents, as the primary caregivers of children with cancer, often face universal challenges. These include adverse health impacts, work, financial disruptions, strained social and family relationships, and the need for specialised support and intervention.

Design

A cross-sectional design using path analysis.

Methods

The STROBE guidelines for cross-sectional studies were followed. An online questionnaire was distributed through Facebook pages operated by various organisations that support parents of children with

SUBMITTER: Heller N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11655420 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature