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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 6/2018

07-02-2018 | Original Paper

Mothers’ Experiences of a Women’s Health and Empowerment Program for Mothers of a Child with a Disability

Auteurs: Helen M. Bourke-Taylor, Fiona M. Jane

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 6/2018

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Abstract

Substantial research identifies mothers of children with a disability as a vulnerable group with compromised health outcomes and restrictions for their own self-care, social, economic and leisure participation. This study investigated perceptions and experiences of mothers following attendance at health education and empowerment workshops (Healthy Mothers Healthy Families). Mixed methods evaluated mothers’ experiences. A pragmatic qualitative approach was applied to data analysis of interviews with mothers (N = 19). Four themes emerged: Changes for me; Changes for my family; Wisdom gained; and Worthwhile workshops. Mothers described feeling validated and empowered in this facilitated group intervention and valued education about women’s health, tailored research findings, individualised goal setting, time to learn and share with other mothers, and the workshop environment.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Mothers’ Experiences of a Women’s Health and Empowerment Program for Mothers of a Child with a Disability
Auteurs
Helen M. Bourke-Taylor
Fiona M. Jane
Publicatiedatum
07-02-2018
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 6/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3486-0

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