Navigating recovery in childhood OCD: a qualitative analysis of barriers and facilitators.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective is to examine barriers and facilitators to recovery in children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using a qualitative approach.

Methods

Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted, audio-recorded, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings were validated through investigator triangulation, peer validation and member check.

Results

Barriers to recovery were internal-lack of awareness; poor motivation to seek treatment; and perceived stigma, or external-poor parental support; parental anxiety; inadequate awareness in schools; social misconceptions about illness; myths about medication; and frustrations in treatment processes. Facilitators were internal-will and determination; self-discipline; keeping calm; sense of pu

SUBMITTER: Sravanti L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11656973 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature