Child Health Nursing Research

Korean Academy of Child Health Nursing (한국아동간호학회)
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Experiences of Stress among Mothers of Preschoolers with Atopic Dermatitis

학령전기 아토피피부염 아동 어머니의 스트레스 경험

  • Kwen, Hwayoung (Seoul Atopy Asthma Information Education Center, Seoul Medical Center) ;
  • Shin, SungRae (Department of Nursing, Sahmyook University)
  • 권화영 (서울의료원.서울시 아토피천식 교육정보센터) ;
  • 신성례 (삼육대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2018.02.21
  • Accepted : 2018.03.22
  • Published : 2018.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the meaning and essence of experiences of stress in mothers of preschoolers with atopic dermatitis. Methods: This study employed a qualitative research design. Seven mothers of preschoolers with atopic dermatitis were interviewed and the data were analyzed using Giorgi's phenomenological method. Results: Five main themes and 12 theme clusters emerged. The 5 main themes were 1) the mother's enduring heartache from the conflict that arise among family members, 2) the complete loss of daily happiness, 3) the steady stream of emotional fluctuations, 4) struggling to bear the heavy financial burden, and, 5) a life of hope accompanied by stress. Conclusion: The results of this study provide an in-depth understanding of stress among mothers of preschoolers with atopic dermatitis. These results can be used in the development of nursing interventions to provide psychological and emotional support for mothers and family members.

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