The influence of social support on strengthening families of children with chronic renal failure

Authors

  • Érica Simpionato de Paula University of Sao Paulo; Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing
  • Lucila Castanheira Nascimento University of Sao Paulo; Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing
  • Semiramis Melani Melo Rocha University of Sao Paulo; Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000400007

Keywords:

social support, children, human development, family nursing, qualitative, chronic renal failure, health promotion, family

Abstract

This paper presents a study of the families of children on peritoneal dialysis, emphasizing the identification of social supports and networks to strengthen interventions aimed at health promotion. Our discussion is located in the context of inequalities between developed and developing countries. For this qualitative study, a content analysis was conducted in order to elicit themes from the raw data related to the lived experience of four families that have a child with chronic renal failure. The data were collected mainly by in-depth interviews and the construction of genograms and ecomaps. The identification and characterization of the families' social supports and networks allowed nurses and families to strengthen their coping mechanisms. Because families are dealing with severe economic problems, they need better supportive programs to guide their offspring to their full potential.

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Published

2008-08-01

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 4 (2008)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Paula, Érica S. de, Nascimento, L. C., & Rocha, S. M. M. (2008). The influence of social support on strengthening families of children with chronic renal failure. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(4), 692-699. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000400007