Conclusion
Initial observations during our study showed that the mothers in both groups (those who were given education and those who were not) revealed perceptions of family functioning which were considered unhealthy and their risk for depression was high. Because the education program contained topics that could influence the perceptions of family functioning and mothers’ risk of depression, a positive progress in the perceptions of family functioning of mothers occurred, and their risk for depression was also reduced.
Our study is one of a limited number of studies con-ducted in Turkey on the mothers of intellectually disabled children, and this is the first time that such a study has been carried out in Erzincan. We hope that the results of the study may increase awareness in health professionals of the need to provide adequate, comprehensive, holistic and family oriented support in accordance with the needs of families. In reality, the burden of caring for their intellectually disabled children belongs to the mothers. Yet this heavy responsibility could be eased by other family members if they could also receive encouragement and support in learning to understand and care for their disabled loved ones. To accomplish these goals, we highly recommend the planning and development of new educational programs aimed at serving the needs of families with intellectually disabled children.
ConclusionInitial observations during our study showed that the mothers in both groups (those who were given education and those who were not) revealed perceptions of family functioning which were considered unhealthy and their risk for depression was high. Because the education program contained topics that could influence the perceptions of family functioning and mothers’ risk of depression, a positive progress in the perceptions of family functioning of mothers occurred, and their risk for depression was also reduced.Our study is one of a limited number of studies con-ducted in Turkey on the mothers of intellectually disabled children, and this is the first time that such a study has been carried out in Erzincan. We hope that the results of the study may increase awareness in health professionals of the need to provide adequate, comprehensive, holistic and family oriented support in accordance with the needs of families. In reality, the burden of caring for their intellectually disabled children belongs to the mothers. Yet this heavy responsibility could be eased by other family members if they could also receive encouragement and support in learning to understand and care for their disabled loved ones. To accomplish these goals, we highly recommend the planning and development of new educational programs aimed at serving the needs of families with intellectually disabled children.
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