Caregiver experiences of public services following child trauma exposure: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many children in low and middle income countries (LMIC) are exposed to trauma. Contact with public services are a potential influence on parent-child reactions and coping post-trauma. Little is known about how caregivers perceive these interactions.

Methods

The aim of this study was to explore caregivers' experiences of accessing and interacting with public services post-trauma and perceptions of needed improvements to public services in a LMIC context. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 20 female caregivers from a high-risk settlement in South Africa after child trauma exposure.

Results

Three themes and seven sub-themes were identified regarding caregivers' perceptions of interactions with public services post-trauma. The key themes identified rela

SUBMITTER: Williamson V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5894141 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature