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علی اکبری M, Shoghi M, Rahimi Nasranadi F. Investigation of the perceived stigma in children with visible deformities caused by burns referred to cosmetic surgery centers in Tehran.. IJN 2024; 37 (146)
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URL: http://ijn.iums.ac.ir/article-1-3793-en.html
1- Nursing and midwifery research center, Iran University of Medical sciences
2- Nursing and midwifery research center, Iran University of Medical sciences ,shoghi.m@iums.ac.ir
2- Nursing and midwifery research center, Iran University of Medical sciences ,
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Background and aim: Experiencing perceived stigma in children with acquired malformations resulting from burns can leave lasting effects on the child's mental and social health and is considered an important issue in the child's growth and development. This research was conducted to determine the perceived stigma in children with deformities or visible scars caused by burns.
Method: In this cross-sectional study, 190 children aged 8-18 years with a history of burns resulting in disfigurement or visible scars participated. Sampling was conducted using a convenience method, and the researcher invited mothers and children to participate in the study. Data was collected from October 20, 2021, to October 20, 2022. The Perceived Stigma Questionnaire was utilized to collect information, consisting of 21 statements rated on a 5-point Likert scale. The researcher provided the questionnaire to the mother and the child, instructing them to mark the appropriate answer by reading the statements. A higher score indicated a higher level of perceived stigmatizing behaviors. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 21, employing independent T-tests and analysis of variance
Results: Based on the results, the mean and standard deviation of perceived stigma in the participating children were 2.199 ± 0.562. Confusing behaviors were the most perceived stigma, with a mean and standard deviation of 2.517 ± 0.820. Perceived stigma showed significant relationships with age (P = 0.030), gender (P = 0.010), educational level (P > 0.001), time since burn (P > 0.00), and surgery frequency (P = 0.009). Additionally, perceived stigma was significantly correlated with the mother's education level (P = 0.007) and the mother's job (P = 0.003).
Conclusions: Burned children with visible scars often encounter numerous stigmatizing behaviors from others. Girls tend to experience these behaviors more frequently than boys, with a heightened experience during early adolescence. Additionally, a higher frequency of surgeries and a shorter time interval since the burn accident were linked to increased perceived stigma. Children of working mothers with higher education levels also reported experiencing more perceived stigma. Nurses play a crucial role in addressing this significant issue, which can affect a child's growth and development. Nurses need to identify these issues and refer cases that require additional support to available social centers for further assistance.
Method: In this cross-sectional study, 190 children aged 8-18 years with a history of burns resulting in disfigurement or visible scars participated. Sampling was conducted using a convenience method, and the researcher invited mothers and children to participate in the study. Data was collected from October 20, 2021, to October 20, 2022. The Perceived Stigma Questionnaire was utilized to collect information, consisting of 21 statements rated on a 5-point Likert scale. The researcher provided the questionnaire to the mother and the child, instructing them to mark the appropriate answer by reading the statements. A higher score indicated a higher level of perceived stigmatizing behaviors. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 21, employing independent T-tests and analysis of variance
Results: Based on the results, the mean and standard deviation of perceived stigma in the participating children were 2.199 ± 0.562. Confusing behaviors were the most perceived stigma, with a mean and standard deviation of 2.517 ± 0.820. Perceived stigma showed significant relationships with age (P = 0.030), gender (P = 0.010), educational level (P > 0.001), time since burn (P > 0.00), and surgery frequency (P = 0.009). Additionally, perceived stigma was significantly correlated with the mother's education level (P = 0.007) and the mother's job (P = 0.003).
Conclusions: Burned children with visible scars often encounter numerous stigmatizing behaviors from others. Girls tend to experience these behaviors more frequently than boys, with a heightened experience during early adolescence. Additionally, a higher frequency of surgeries and a shorter time interval since the burn accident were linked to increased perceived stigma. Children of working mothers with higher education levels also reported experiencing more perceived stigma. Nurses play a crucial role in addressing this significant issue, which can affect a child's growth and development. Nurses need to identify these issues and refer cases that require additional support to available social centers for further assistance.
Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2024/02/24 | Accepted: 2024/02/20 | Published: 2024/02/20
Received: 2024/02/24 | Accepted: 2024/02/20 | Published: 2024/02/20
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