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A Cross-Sectional Study on Coping Mechanisms and Pain Disability among Persons with Hemophilia
Research Scholar, Panjab University Google Scholar More about the auther
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, P. G. GOVT. COLLEGE, SECTOR-46 CHANDIGARH Google Scholar More about the auther
DIP: 18.01.334.20231103
DOI: 10.25215/1103.334
ABSTRACT
All individuals are blessed with certain abilities to cope with difficult situations. The important question, however, is what types of coping behavior contribute to favorable outcomes. The aim of the research was to study coping skills (approach and avoidance), and pain disability among persons with hemophilia. A total of 50 PWH participated in the study and were divided into 2 age groups (19-24) and (25-30). The data was collected from all over India. Hemophilia A and B, both were included in the sample along with all three severity types (mild, moderate & severe). Standardized scales such as The Brief Cope (Charles S. Carver.,1997) and Pain Disability Questionnaire (Anagnostis C, Gatchel, R J. & Mayer, Tom G 2004) were used. The obtained results were tabulated, and correlation and independent t-test was used to compare the means of two age groups. The correlation of pain disability was found to be positive and significantly related to approach coping (r= .08) and avoidance coping (r=0.10). There was not a significant difference in approach coping between the (19-24) age group (M = 36.96, SD =7.18) and (25-30) age group (M = 37.36, SD = 6.54); t(48) = -0.22. This paper highlights the dire need to equip psychosocial assessment and counseling to complete the comprehensive care of hemophilia. To comprehend the PWH coping dynamics, it’s critical to identify the current support network.
Keywords
Hemophilia, Avoidance Coping, Approach Coping, Pain disability
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© 2023, Lohan, D. & Kumar, R.
Received: June 15, 2023; Revision Received: September 13, 2023; Accepted: September 17, 2023
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ISSN 2349-3429
18.01.334.20231103
10.25215/1103.334
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