Effect of Educational Intervention Based on Self-Efficacy Theory on The Caring Behavior of Mothers Having Children with Cancer

Abstract

Background Self-efficacy, as one of the concepts of empowerment model, plays a role in increasing the caring behavior. Accordingly, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of educational intervention based on self-efficacy theory on the caring behavior of mothers having children with cancer. Methods This before-after clinical trial study was conducted on all mothers (N = 86) of children with cancer undergoing chemotherapy who referred to Bandar Abbas Children's Hospital. All mothers participate in four educational intervention sessions. The Shearer's self-efficacy questionnaire and "mothers caring behavior scale" were completed at the 1rst and 3rd and 6th months after intervention. Descriptive statistics, paired t-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measures and a linear mixed model were used to assess the effect of time and self-efficacy on the caring behavior adjusting for family size, mother’s age, mother’s job, mother’s education, and chemo-therapy session. Results The results indicated a significant difference in the mean score of mothers' self-efficacy after intervention (P < 0.001). Besides, the two-way self-efficacy score of the first and second follow-ups was p = 0.096. Furthermore, the mean score of caring behavior before and after the intervention indicated a significant difference (P < 0.001). Conclusion The results of the present study indicated that an educational program for mothers increased their caring behavior and self-efficacy with the increase of self-efficacy, mothers' caring behavior was promoted. Authorities and practitioners are suggested to pay more attention to designing educational programs based on health models and theories.

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