Elterliche Sorgen und psychische Belastung bei krebskranken Eltern mit minderjährigen und jungerwachsenen Kindern

TY - JOUR

T1 - Elterliche Sorgen und psychische Belastung bei krebskranken Eltern mit minderjährigen und jungerwachsenen Kindern

AU - Inhestern, Laura

AU - Bultmann, Johanna Christine

AU - Beierlein, Volker

AU - Möller, Birgit

AU - Romer, Georg

AU - Koch, Uwe

AU - Bergelt, Corinna

N1 - © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.

PY - 2017/7

Y1 - 2017/7

N2 - Background Aim of the study was to analyze parenting concerns in cancer survivors and to identify covariats for parenting concerns. Method In a cross-sectional epidemiological sample of cancer survivors with minor children (n=1416) demographic and disease-related variables and psychological distress (HADS) were assessed. Parenting concerns were assessed using the Parenting Concerns Questionnaire (PCQ). The instrument covers the 3 subscales concerns about the 'practical impact' of the disease on the children, about the 'emotional impact' and concerns about the 'co-parent'. Results 73% of survivors were female; mean age was 47.5 years (SD 5.9). 24% to 71% of patients reporting parenting concerns showed normal levels of anxiety and depression. We identified living alone, younger age of the youngest child, higher tumor stage and suffering from a comorbidity as significantly associated with parenting concerns in all subscales of the PCQ. Low socio-economic status was found to be significantly associated with parenting concerns regarding the emotional and practical impact of the disease. Being a mother was associated with concerns in the subscale co-parent. Discussion Parents with cancer not only suffer from psychological distress but also from parenting concerns about the impact of their disease on their children. Psychological support services should broach the issue of parenting concerns. Families at risk should be identified to allocate tailored support.

AB - Background Aim of the study was to analyze parenting concerns in cancer survivors and to identify covariats for parenting concerns. Method In a cross-sectional epidemiological sample of cancer survivors with minor children (n=1416) demographic and disease-related variables and psychological distress (HADS) were assessed. Parenting concerns were assessed using the Parenting Concerns Questionnaire (PCQ). The instrument covers the 3 subscales concerns about the 'practical impact' of the disease on the children, about the 'emotional impact' and concerns about the 'co-parent'. Results 73% of survivors were female; mean age was 47.5 years (SD 5.9). 24% to 71% of patients reporting parenting concerns showed normal levels of anxiety and depression. We identified living alone, younger age of the youngest child, higher tumor stage and suffering from a comorbidity as significantly associated with parenting concerns in all subscales of the PCQ. Low socio-economic status was found to be significantly associated with parenting concerns regarding the emotional and practical impact of the disease. Being a mother was associated with concerns in the subscale co-parent. Discussion Parents with cancer not only suffer from psychological distress but also from parenting concerns about the impact of their disease on their children. Psychological support services should broach the issue of parenting concerns. Families at risk should be identified to allocate tailored support.

KW - English Abstract

KW - Journal Article

U2 - 10.1055/s-0043-110139

DO - 10.1055/s-0043-110139

M3 - SCORING: Zeitschriftenaufsatz

C2 - 28719920

VL - 67

SP - 279

EP - 287

JO - PSYCHOTHER PSYCH MED

JF - PSYCHOTHER PSYCH MED

SN - 0937-2032

IS - 7

ER -