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Saudi Arabian Mothers Of Children With Sickle Cell Disease As Givers Of Social Support, Fatimah Sameer Alrubh
Saudi Arabian Mothers Of Children With Sickle Cell Disease As Givers Of Social Support, Fatimah Sameer Alrubh
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The purpose of this study is to understand the perceptions of mothers in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, in Qatif City when using four social support types (emotional support, instrumental support, informational support, and appraisal support) with their children who have Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Also, this study aims to understand the mothers’ roles in providing social support to children with SCD, as well as asses the types of social support that mothers used to help their children with SCD. Lastly, this study assesses the factors that influence the mothers to provide social support. A qualitative design; semi-structured interview …