Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing

Original Article

Mothers’ Experiences of Caring for Children with Precocious Puberty: A Q-Methodological Approach: Lee, Hye Jin , You, Mi-Ae; J Korean Acad Nurs 2020;50(2):255-270. Published online April 30, 2020; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2020.50.2.255

Abstract PDF: Purpose
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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