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Modula MJ, Chipu MG. Exploring information needs among family caregivers of children with intellectual disability in a rural area of South Africa: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1139. [PMID: 38658872 PMCID: PMC11040777 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18606-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, families experience challenges caring for and raising children with intellectual disability (ID). Family caregivers in rural states are mostly known for lacking support resources, including information on understanding the care of ID. Lack of adequate information on understanding of ID compromises the provision of life-long care and support of the children with ID's physical, emotional, psychological and social developmental well-being. The study aimed to explore the information needs of family caregivers regarding the care of children with ID in rural areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa. METHODS This qualitative explorative research conducted 16 in-depth individual interviews and one focus group discussion with ten family members. The participants shared their experiences of raising children with ID in rural communities. Inductive thematic analysis using Atlas Ti software categorised emerging themes and subthemes of this study from merged data sets on information needs regarding the care of children with ID among family caregivers. RESULTS The findings highlighted the need for information regarding ID care among family caregivers raising children with ID in the home environment. The information challenges experienced by family caregivers include caring for the challenging behaviour of children with ID and available support resources and services for the children and their families. These challenges impact the care and support required to meet the developmental needs of children with ID. Furthermore, inadequate information on ID among family caregivers in rural communities with a lack of resources restricts the children from accessing required support services. CONCLUSIONS Given the information challenges these families face on ID, the stakeholders must develop continuous training programmes that will equip, empower, and further monitor ID care and management among family caregivers to enhance care and the raising of children with dignity.
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- Mantji Juliah Modula
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Free State, Nelson Mandela Drive, 9301, Bloemfontein, Free State Province, South Africa.
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Free State, Nelson Mandela Drive, 9301, Bloemfontein, Free State Province, South Africa
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MacNeil M, Campbell-Yeo M. Receiving a Prenatal or Postnatal Diagnosis of (Dis)Ability: The Role and Importance of the Nurse. MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs 2024; 49:95-100. [PMID: 38403907 DOI: 10.1097/nmc.0000000000000985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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ABSTRACT The phenomenon of carrying and birthing an infant with a (dis)ability is complex and emotionally driven for parents. Infants with (dis)abilities are at risk for long-term health and developmental challenges, which may cause fear and stress in families. Parents report dissatisfaction with their experience of learning of their infant's (dis)ability diagnosis. After unexpected news is given to expecting or new parents prenatally or postnatally, it is the nurse who is often left with parents during an extremely emotional and vulnerable time. Although nurses play a pivotal role in supporting parents through this vulnerable time, their specific role is not well defined. This narrative synthesis reviews the role of the nurse during complex family situations and applies findings to their role in supporting families through receiving the diagnosis of a (dis)ability for their infant either prenatally or postnatally. Nurses can assist parents through this process of adaptation by using a compassionate and empathetic approach in their care, facilitating opportunities for parent-infant bonding, speaking with person-first language, clarifying complex information, and assisting with allocation of various internal and external resources. Future research dedicated to the creation of best practice clinical guidelines on communicating with families during the diagnosis of (dis)ability would assist nurses and other health care professionals in meeting the multifaceted and sensitive needs of parents and families, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes for the parents, family, and infant.
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Oti-Boadi M, Osei-Tutu A, Mate-Kole CC. Challenges and support needs of parents of children with developmental disabilities (DD) in Accra, Ghana. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2022; 128:104274. [PMID: 35753167 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Parents of children with developmental disabilities (DD) have diverse challenges and needs. If met, these parents are able to provide adequate care for their children. Unfulfilled needs like information about their child's diagnosis, counselling, and poor access to informal and formal supports increase parental stress and hinder their potential to provide optimal care for their children and themselves. AIMS This study explores the unique challenges and needs of parents caring for children with DD in the Accra metropolis. This is the first study exploring the needs of parents in a Lower-middle income (LMIC) country like Ghana. METHODS AND PROCEDURES A qualitative research design was adopted for this study. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews from 9 parents of children with DD. RESULTS Findings from thematic analysis revealed five themes including; Emotional needs; Informational needs; Financial needs; Informal Support, and Formalized Support. Parents indicated their great need for information on their children's condition, support from family, religious groups, and other formalized institutions and how to provide better care. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Parents have several expectations and needs which must be addressed. Findings have the potential of influencing the design and development of appropriate interventions to meet the needs and improve the quality of life of parents of children with DD in the Ghanaian context.
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- M Oti-Boadi
- Department of Psychology/Center for Ageing Studies, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
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- Department of Psychology/Center for Ageing Studies, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
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Ngula A. The power of information and coping with albinism: An autoethnographic study. IFLA JOURNAL-INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/03400352221103892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This article aims to ascertain the purposes for which the author needed information when her children with albinism were born, as well as explore the mechanisms she used to find information and the challenges she experienced when searching for information. An autoethnography method is used to share her lived experience of albinism, and the data has been collected through the author’s personal memory by recalling events that happened when she gave birth to her daughter in 2013 and her son in 2016. Information played a crucial role in helping the author to understand albinism better and to deal with her predicament. As a librarian and the mother of children with albinism, the author explored different mechanisms to find information. The Internet was the main source of information, as well as organisations such as Support in Namibia of Albinism Sufferers Requiring Assistance and the Namibia Albino Association Trust, which deal with the plight of people with albinism in the country.
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Modula MJ. The support needs of families raising children with intellectual disability. Afr J Disabil 2022; 11:952. [PMID: 35812770 PMCID: PMC9257718 DOI: 10.4102/ajod.v11i0.952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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- Mantji J Modula
- Department of Health Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Gore N, Bradshaw J, Hastings R, Sweeney J, Austin D. Early positive approaches to support (E-PAtS): Qualitative experiences of a new support programme for family caregivers of young children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2022; 35:889-899. [PMID: 35289031 PMCID: PMC9311085 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Early Positive Approaches to Support (E-PAtS) is a co-produced and co-facilitated group programme that aims to provide early years support to family caregivers of children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. METHOD Thirty-five caregivers who had attended E-PAtS groups took part in individual interviews or focus groups. Caregiver experiences concerning attendance of E-PAtS were explored, in relation to process variables and perceived outcomes. Interviews were thematically analysed. RESULTS Three major themes were identified: our group, evolving emotions, and positive approaches. Being with and being supported by other families was very important to caregivers. Families reported increased confidence and greater realisation of the need for self-care. Children were reported to show fewer behaviours that challenge and increases in adaptive skills. Findings corresponded to mechanisms and outcomes in the E-PAtS logic model. CONCLUSION E-PAtS shows promise as one way families and children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities can access early years support.
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- Nick Gore
- Tizard Centre, Cornwallis North East, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, UK
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- Tizard Centre, Cornwallis North East, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, UK
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Blythe S, Peters K, Elcombe E, Burns E, Gribble K. Australian Foster Carers' Views and Concerns Regarding Maternal Drug Use and the Safety of Breastmilk. CHILDREN-BASEL 2021; 8:children8040284. [PMID: 33916975 PMCID: PMC8067616 DOI: 10.3390/children8040284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Parental substance misuse and mental health issues are major factors associated with infant placement into out-of-home care. Such placements may result in disruption and/or cessation of breastfeeding. Provision of breastmilk to infants in out-of-home care (OOHC) is desirable in terms of infant health and development, and also in supporting maternal caregiving. However, little is known about how breastfeeding is supported for infants in out-of-home care. This study used an online survey to explore the facilitation of breastfeeding in the context of OOHC and foster carers' management of expressed breastmilk (EBM). Foster carers were generally open to the idea of maternal breastfeeding and infants in their care receiving EBM from their mothers. However, the majority of respondents expressed concern regarding the safety of EBM for infant consumption due to the possibility of harmful substances in the milk. Concerns regarding the safety of handling EBM were also prevalent. These concerns caused foster carers to discard EBM. Findings suggest foster carers' may lack knowledge related to maternal substance use and breastmilk. Better integration between health care and social service systems, where the voices of mothers, foster carers and child protection workers are heard, is necessary to develop solutions enabling infants living in OOHC access to their mother's breastmilk.
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- Stacy Blythe
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith 2763, Australia; (K.P.); (E.E.); (E.B.); (K.G.)
- Translational Research and Social Innovation (TReSI) Group, Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Liverpool 2170, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith 2763, Australia; (K.P.); (E.E.); (E.B.); (K.G.)
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith 2763, Australia; (K.P.); (E.E.); (E.B.); (K.G.)
- Translational Research and Social Innovation (TReSI) Group, Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Liverpool 2170, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith 2763, Australia; (K.P.); (E.E.); (E.B.); (K.G.)
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith 2763, Australia; (K.P.); (E.E.); (E.B.); (K.G.)
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French-Lawyer J, Siano S, Ioerger M, Young V, Turk MA. Health information seeking and people with disability: A systematic search and scoping review. Disabil Health J 2020; 14:100983. [PMID: 33046431 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2020.100983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Health information and access to it are important aspects of maintaining health. There are 61 million people with disability in the U.S., many of whom experience health disparities. However, it may not be clear to health professionals how people with disability seek health information. OBJECTIVE Assess the breadth, examine the characteristics, and evaluate the risk of bias in the existing literature related to health information seeking and people with disability. METHODS The authors conducted a systematic search across five databases (Pubmed, Scopus, PsycINFO, HealthSTAR, and CINAHL) to identify empirical journal articles related to health information seeking among people with disability. Analysis of data items and a quality assessment were completed. RESULTS Forty-two articles met the criteria for inclusion and were assessed. The articles primarily used survey methodology (50%), and primarily focused on ten disability types, including MS (19%), CP (17%) and general disability (17%). The articles primarily investigated the internet (88%), and healthcare providers (71%) as sources of health information. Trustworthiness (31%), accuracy (29%), and accessibility (29%) were also commonly assessed. The overall quality was high, with room for improvement in minimizing bias. CONCLUSIONS The literature addressing health information seeking among people with disability is heterogeneous, but generally of high quality. Future research may benefit from an inclusive definition of disability and a more consistent definition of health information. Focused research on best practices and interactions among sources of health information would be valuable additions.
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- Jeremy French-Lawyer
- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, 13244, USA.
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- UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA
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- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, 13244, USA
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Sinclair M, McCullough JE, Elliott D, Latos-Bielenska A, Braz P, Cavero-Carbonell C, Jamry-Dziurla A, João Santos A, Páramo-Rodríguez L. Exploring Research Priorities of Parents Who Have Children With Down Syndrome, Cleft Lip With or Without Cleft Palate, Congenital Heart Defects, or Spina Bifida Using ConnectEpeople: A Social Media Coproduction Research Study. J Med Internet Res 2019; 21:e15847. [PMID: 31763986 PMCID: PMC6902131 DOI: 10.2196/15847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Revised: 09/29/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Using social media for research purposes is novel and challenging in terms of recruitment, participant knowledge about the research process, and ethical issues. This paper provides insight into the recruitment of European parents of children with specific congenital anomalies to engage in coproduction research by using social media. Secret Facebook groups, providing optimal security, were set up for newly recruited research-aware parents (RAPs) to communicate privately and confidentially with each other and for the research team to generate questions and to interpret findings. Objective This study aimed to use social media for the recruitment and engagement of parents in research and to determine the research priorities of parents who have children with Down syndrome, cleft lip with or without cleft palate, congenital heart defects, and spina bifida. Methods The design was exploratory and descriptive with 3 phases. Phase 1 included the recruitment of RAPs and generation of research questions important to them; phase 2 was a Web-based survey, designed using Qualtrics software, and phase 3 included analysis and ranking of the top 10 research questions using an adapted James Lind Alliance approach. Simple descriptive statistics were used for analysis, and ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics Filter Committee of the Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University. Results The recruitment of 32 RAPs was a sensitive process, varying in the time taken to consent (mean 51 days). However, parents valued the screening approach using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory as a measure to ensure their well-being (mean 32.5). In phase 1, RAPs generated 98 research questions. In phase 2, 251 respondents accessed the Web-based survey, 248 consented, and 80 completed the survey, giving a completeness rate of 32.3% (80/248). Most parents used social media (74/80, 92%). Social media, online forums, and meeting in person were ranked the most preferable methods for communication with support groups networks and charities. Most respondents stated that they had a good understanding of research reports (71/80, 89%) and statistics (68/80, 85%) and could differentiate among the different types of research methodologies (62/80, 78%). Phase 3 demonstrated consensus among RAPs and survey respondents, with a need to know the facts about their child’s condition, future health, and psychosocial and educational outcomes for children with similar issues. Conclusions Social media is a valuable facilitator in the coproduction of research between parents and researchers. From a theoretical perspective, ocularcentrism can be an applicable frame of reference for understanding how people favor visual contact.
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- Marlene Sinclair
- Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Epidemiology Department, National Institute of Health Doctor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Rare Diseases Research Unit, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Epidemiology Department, National Institute of Health Doctor Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal.,Public Health Research Centre, National School of Public Health, Nova University Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Rare Diseases Research Unit, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research in the Valencian Region, Valencia, Spain
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