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Influences of Marital Conflict and Family Function on Fatigue in Mothers of Hospitalized Children with Acute Diseases

  • Received : 2024.03.29
  • Accepted : 2024.07.18
  • Published : 2024.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the influence of marital conflict and family function on fatigue in mothers of young children hospitalized for acute diseases. Method: Via a cross-sectional design utilizing structured questionnaires, fatigue, marital conflict, and family function data of 120 South Korea mothers of such hospitalized children were collected and surveyed. The data were analyzed via t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple regression using SPSS Statistics. Results: Fatigue level was found to positively correlate with marital conflict and negatively correlate with family function. Overall, marital conflict, was significant predictor of maternal fatigue, explaining 33.0% of the model, with physical fatigue level being the highest type of fatigue. Conclusion: Therefore, a family-centered care program for families of hospitalized children needs to be developed. Comprehensive family nursing interventions that reduce fatigue levels and help reinforce marital relationships in families of hospitalized children are essential.

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