J Korean Acad Nurs.
2020 Apr;50(2):255-270. 10.4040/jkan.2020.50.2.255.
Mothers’ Experiences of Caring for Children with Precocious Puberty: A Q-Methodological Approach
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- 1Department of Nursing, Seoul Women’s College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea
- 2College of Nursing · Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
- KMID: 2500605
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2020.50.2.255
Abstract
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This study explored experiences of mothers caring for children with precocious puberty.
Methods
Q-methodology was used for analyzing individual subjectivity. Seventy Q-statements were selected and scored by 50 participants on an 11-point scale. The collected data were analyzed using the PC QUANL program.
Results
The following eight types of care experiences of mothers of children with precocious puberty were identified: Type I-1: hypersensitive and best-result oriented, Type I-2: treatment burden, Type II-1: treatment-oriented, Type II-2: self-blame, Type III-1: accepting and compliant, Type III-2: treatment confused, Type IV-1: serious and engaged, and Type IV-2: naturalism- oriented.
Conclusion
These results can help develop specific education
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