Background
Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are among the most frequent and severe chronic diseases of childhood. The incidence of congenital heart disease (CHD), in Thailand, is eight to ten infants of every 1000 live births. Subsequently the aims of this study were to describe
1) perceptions of Thai families regarding their infants’ illnesses and treatments
2) daily practices of Thai families in caring for their infants
3) Thai cultural context influences on the practices of families caring for their infants