Factors associated with employment status among mothers of survivors of childhood cancer: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To identify the factors associated with employment status among mothers of childhood cancer survivors (CCSs).

Methods

We conducted a questionnaire survey on mothers of survivors of childhood cancer to clarify practical factors such as care demands, psychological factors such as motivation to work, and support. After calculating descriptive statistics for all variables, binary logistic regression analysis was performed.

Results

Of 171 mothers, 129 (75.4%) were employed. The most common form of employment was non-regular (n = 83; 48.5%), including part-time, dispatched, and fixed-term workers. At the time of the survey, compared with nonworking mothers, working mothers tended to be more motivated to work and have lower scores for "Long-term Uncertainty" on the P

SUBMITTER: Okada H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9925358 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature