A Sociodemographic variables questionnaire (Q-SV) for research on family caregivers of children with chronic disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic diseases in childhood can affect the physical and mental health of patients and their families. The literature on pediatric chronic diseases has found important associations between the sociodemographic variables of children and their caregivers and negative health consequences in families.

Methods

In this study, we aimed to design and validate a questionnaire on sociodemographic variables that would be useful for research on pediatric chronic diseases; and investigate the relationship between sociodemographic variables and psychosocial variables among family caregivers. First, we created a questionnaire that consists of 20 demographic, medical, and family-related items based on a literature review and expert evaluations. This questionnaire was then valida

SUBMITTER: Toledano-Toledano F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6925508 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature