Exploring the relationship between parent-child communication about epilepsy and psychosocial well-being.
J Health Psychol
; 26(8): 1207-1221, 2021 07.
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ABSTRACT
This study examined the relationship between parent-child communication and psychosocial well-being of 47 children living with epilepsy and 72 parents of children living with epilepsy. Open communication was associated with positive illness attitude, positive self-perception and greater health-related quality of life for children living with epilepsy; positive response to illness for parents; and more perceived social support and less need for epilepsy-related support for children living with epilepsy and parents. By contrast, closed communication was associated with poorer psychosocial well-being in children living with epilepsy and parents. Healthcare professionals should provide guidance for families living with childhood epilepsy on the importance of open communication in promoting greater psychosocial well-being.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Epilepsia
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Health Psychol
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article