Parental coping with the diagnosis of childhood cancer: gender effects, dissimilarity within couples, and quality of life.

L, Goldbeck

doi:10.1002/pon.530

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Parental coping with the diagnosis of childhood cancer: gender effects, dissimilarity within couples, and quality of life.

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Goldbeck L

Abstract

Objective Considering coping as dynamic process within the family, effects of gender and diagnosis are investigated. Dissimilarity within couples in coping with childhood cancer is studied longitudinally in its effects on quality of life of mothers, fathers, and the sick children.Methods A total of ...

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