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- The study investigates the experiences of caregivers for children with cancer in Malawi, highlighting the unique challenges they face in a low-income country context.* -
- Semi-structured interviews with 22 caregivers revealed key themes: the heavy burden of caregiving, psychological distress, disruption of family life, and social isolation due to stigma.* -
- The findings suggest that caregivers need comprehensive support, including information, psychological help, spiritual guidance, and financial assistance, to better cope with their roles.*
Article Abstract
Background: Studies have shown that caregivers of children with cancer experience challenges when caring for their children. To date, no studies have examined the experience of caregivers of children with cancer in Malawi, a low-income country in sub-Saharan Africa. Hence, this study aimed to explore the experiences of caregivers of Malawian children receiving cancer treatment.
Methods: This explorative qualitative study used semi-structured interviews to collect data from 22 caregivers of children receiving cancer treatment. The data were analysed using qualitative content analysis.
Results: Five themes emerged from the QCA. The caregivers perceived their children's cancer as a burden, a form of psychological torture and a disruptor of family routines and social lifestyles. They also reported self-isolation due to the stigma that they faced in the course of caring for their children and a need for informational, psychosocial, spiritual and financial support.
Conclusion: Caregivers of Malawian children with cancer experience physical and psychosocial challenges as they are caring for their children with cancer. Developing appropriate interventions would enable nurses to offer optimal support to these caregivers in dealing with these challenges and meeting their needs effectively.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10844995 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cam4.6963 | DOI Listing |
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