Figure 1.
Comparison of the mean scores of mothers’ self-efficacy and caring behaviour in three stages
| Variable | Time of study | Means of differences | Confidence interval 95% for means | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low limit | High limit | ||||
| Self-efficacy | Pre-test vs. first follow-up | 10.2 | 6.5 | 13.9 | >0.001 |
| Pre-test vs. second follow-up | 10.9 | 7.5 | 14.3 | >0.001 | |
| First follow-up vs. second follow-up | 0.73 | −0.33 | 1.8 | =0.287 | |
| Caring behaviour | Pre-test vs. first follow-up | 24.6 | 19.6 | 29.7 | >0.001 |
| Pre-test vs. second follow-up | 25.9 | 20.8 | 31.0 | >0.001 | |
| First follow-up vs. second follow-up | 1.29 | 0.60 | 1.98 | >0.001 | |
Parameter estimate of the Linear Mixed Model
| Parameter | Estimate | Std. Error | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercept | 75.24 | 7.44 | <0.001 |
| Time: Baselinea | - | - | <0.001 |
| Time: First follow-up | 20.04 | 1.77 | |
| Time: Second follow-up | 20.99 | 1.79 | |
| Self-efficacy | 0.45 | 0.08 | <0.001 |
| Family size: 2 personsa | - | - | 0.017 |
| Family size: 3 to 4 persons | −5.14 | 4.88 | |
| Family size ≥5 persons | −10.68 | 5.20 | |
| Mother's age | 0.20 | 0.12 | 0.114 |
| Job: Housewifea | - | - | 0.95 |
| Job: Employed | −0.17 | 2.66 | |
| Education: Illiteratea | - | - | 0.25 |
| Education: Under diploma | 3.08 | 2.05 | |
| Education: Diploma or university degree | 1.22 | 2.65 | |
| Chemotherapy: under 10 sessionsa | - | - | 0.027 |
| Chemotherapy: 10 to 20 sessions | 3.99 | 2.09 | |
| Chemotherapy: >20 sessions | 4.63 | 1.77 |
Demographic characteristics of mothers caring for children with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy
| Variable | No. (%) | Variable | No. (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother's age | Marital Status | ||
| (20–30) year | 36 (41.9) | Married | 81 (94.2) |
| (31–40) year | 36 (41.9) | Divorced | 2 (2.3) |
| >41 years | 14 (16.2) | Widow | 3 (3.5) |
| Occupation | Child's age | ||
| Homemaker | 78 (90.7) | 0–5 years | 48 (55.8) |
| Employed | 8 (9.3) | >5 years | 38 (44.2) |
| Level of education | Number of chemotherapy sessions per month | ||
| Illiterate | 16 (18.6) | Less than 10 sessions | 27 (31.4) |
| Under diploma | 36 (41.8) | (10–20) sessions | 19 (22.1) |
| Diploma / University | 34 (39.6) | More than 20 sessions | 40 (46.5) |