Association of psychological distress and religious coping tendencies in parents of children recently diagnosed with cancer: A cross‐sectional study

Dolan, Joseph G.; Hill, Douglas L.; Faerber, Jennifer; Palmer, Laura; Barakat, Lamia P.; Feudtner, Chris

doi:10.1002/pbc.28991

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“…Other investigators have observed that Islamic beliefs and practices may have a communal effect, with parents reporting higher perceived support in medically complex children (23). Recognising these unique coping strategies emphasizes the importance and the need for healthcare providers to provide culturally sensitive care in supporting families after PICU discharge, noting that negative religious coping was associated with a higher level of psychological distress in parents of children with cancer (24). By understanding the preference for the use of religious and spiritual practices, healthcare providers can effectively assist parents on their journey to their child's recovery (25).…”

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Ethnic differences in parental experiences during the first six months after PICU discharge in Singapore: a qualitative study

Poh,

Carey,

Manning

et al. 2024

Front. Pediatr.

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IntroductionLiterature on parental experiences after childhood critical illness has limited representation from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Parents from global ethnic majority groups have reported worst psychological outcomes and required more social support after childhood critical illness.AimTo explore the experiences of Chinese, Malay, and Indian parents in the first six months after Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) discharge of their child in Singapore.MethodsSequential semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted to collect data from a convenience sample of 28 parents at one month (n = 28) and at six months (n = 22) after their child's discharge from a multidisciplinary PICU. Framework Analysis was adopted as the qualitative analysis strategy. The PICS-p framework was applied a priori in the Framework Analysis.FindingsThree interdependent domains and seven themes framed the 28 accounts in which ethnically diverse parents reported psychological stressors (PICS-p: emotional health), support received (PICS-p: social health) and practical challenges (transitional health) in the first six months after childhood critical illness. In the emotional health domain, parents were affected by different stressors and had different priorities over their child's survivorship. Only Indian parents reported experiences of stress symptoms, at six months post discharge. Malay parents sought solace from their religion more than Chinese and Indian parents. In the social health domain, parents reported various sources and degree of support received. Familial supports were strong across all groups, while community support was more prominent in Malay as compared to Chinese and Indian parents. A third domain, transitional health, was introduced to capture the difficulties parents faced during the transition from PICU survival to home. Parents from non-Chinese families were more likely to report financial challenges and more involvement of spouses after discharge. Complementary medicine or commercial health products were utilized by Chinese and Malay families.ConclusionThese findings reveal preferred strategies that parents from a global ethnic employ to address the emotional, social and transitional health impacts of their child's critical illness. Future care delivery may consider tailored care plans, communication strategies, and emotional support in PICUs that address the unique ethnic needs of parents during the critical six-months post their child's illness.

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Ethnic differences in parental experiences during the first six months after PICU discharge in Singapore: a qualitative study

Poh,

Carey,

Manning

et al. 2024

Front. Pediatr.

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“…However, the negative forms of Turning to religion strategy work the opposite way leading to focusing on tension and continuous sense of struggling with guilt and punishment. Dolan et al [ 39 ] emphasize the need of potential screening tests aimed at detecting and responding to negative religious attitudes. Substance use was, in turn, the least common strategy among all parents, although it was significantly more frequently chosen by fathers.…”

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Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasms in Children as a Factor Inducing Negative Emotions and Toxic Stress in Parents

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Kruszecka-Krówka

Samardakiewicz

et al. 2022

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Parents whose children suffer from cancer experience chronic negative emotions, which may have a detrimental influence on their mental health. The aim of this study, conducted with a group of parents whose children were hospitalized for leukemia or lymphoma, was to assess stress, anxiety, depression, aggression and stress coping strategies as well as the correlations that take place between them. The study was conducted with a group of 101 parents of early school children (aged between 7 and 12) who were hospitalized for cancer in three medical centers in southern Poland. The HADS –M, PSS-10 and COPE questionnaires were used in the study. Mothers were found to experience higher levels of anxiety, depression and stress as compared to fathers. It was more common for men to resort to the strategy of substance use. Socio-demographic variables did not determine the examined emotions, the level of stress and the choice of stress coping strategies, with the exception of the strategy of suppression of competing activities. A positive relationship was found between the incidence of negative emotions and the selected strategies of coping with stress. Early diagnosis of disorders and assessment of parents’ strategies of coping might help to counteract long-term consequences of trauma.

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“…The data that was found in the articles highlighting the negative aspects of R/S are important to be considered and an indication that healthcare professionals and chaplains must be aware of them. Negative religious coping can lead to poorly adaptive coping strategies that increase psychological distress (Dolan et al, 2021) and, consequently, interfere with the quality of life and the occurrence of psychopathological symptoms.…”

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“…Particularly, vulnerable parents may experience increased anxiety that stems from their feelings of being punished by God or the divine (Dolan et al, 2021). In this way, this negative religious/spiritual coping represents struggles in the person's relationship with God and/or religious community and includes strategies such as the reassessment of the punishing God (McGrady et al, 2021).…”

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Religious–spiritual experiences of family members and caregivers of children and adolescents with cancer

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This integrative literature review aimed to identify the religious and spiritual experiences of family members and caregivers of children and adolescents with cancer. Through systematized searches in the databases/libraries CINAHL, PsycINFO, Pubmed, SciELO, and Lilacs, 69 articles produced between 2010 and 2020 were retrieved. There was a predominance of studies with parents developed in hospital facilities. The caregivers’ religious and spiritual experiences helped them to cope with childhood cancer, especially in maintaining hope, reducing stress and anxiety symptoms, as well as in providing psychological and social support. Negative outcomes such as questioning faith, the feeling of punishment, and disruption with the religious and spiritual group were also perceived. It is recommended to include religiosity and spirituality for the provision of more humanized and comprehensive care, as well as further investigation of the negative experiences regarding religiosity and spirituality in this public.

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Association of psychological distress and religious coping tendencies in parents of children recently diagnosed with cancer: A cross‐sectional study

Cited by 13 publications

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Ethnic differences in parental experiences during the first six months after PICU discharge in Singapore: a qualitative study

Ethnic differences in parental experiences during the first six months after PICU discharge in Singapore: a qualitative study

Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasms in Children as a Factor Inducing Negative Emotions and Toxic Stress in Parents

Religious–spiritual experiences of family members and caregivers of children and adolescents with cancer

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