Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: August | Volume: 9 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 300-304
Assessment of Stress and Coping among the Parents of Children with Epilepsy at Selected Hospital, Tirupati, AP
Dr. S Hemalatha
Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences, Deemed University, Tirupati, AP
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: Coping process usually invoked to reduce stress levels. Levels of social support available and positive coping methods such as problem focused coping, assertiveness training, exercise and time management may reduce the experience of stress.
OBJECTIVES:
- To assess the stress and coping among the parents of children with epilepsy.
- To determine the association between the results of the stress and coping with demographical variables of parents of children with epilepsy.
- To determine the association between the stress and coping among the parents with demographic variables of their children with epilepsy
METHODOLOGY: A descriptive research approach was selected to assess the stress and coping among100 parents of children with epilepsy in selected hospital Tirupati. The samples were identified and collected the data by using stress and coping scale.
RESULTS: out of 100, 39% of the parents had increased stress and inadequate coping. 60% of parents had moderate stress and moderate coping. 1% of the parents had less stress and adequate coping .Statistically significant association between stress and coping among parents of children with epilepsy with their demographic variables like age, gender, education, occupation, family system, residence, frequency of fits and relationship with the patient.
CONCLUSION: Based on the obtained findings the researcher prepared a booklet which will help them to reduce stress and by following the tips for coping strategies.
Key words: stress, coping, parents, children, epilepsy.