LEUCEMIA NA INFÂNCIA E ADOLESCÊNCIA: REPERCUSSÕES PSICOSSOCIAIS NOS IRMÃOS SADIOS, SOB A ÓTICA DAS MÃES

Authors

  • Marilise Honicky Hospital Erasto Gaertner
  • Iolanda de Assis Galvão Hospital Erasto Gaertner

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5752/P.1678-9563.2020v26n2p660-679

Keywords:

Neoplasm, Healthy siblings, Relationship, Psychology, Leukemia

Abstract

The process of illness, treatment, and hospitalizations after the diagnosis of
child-adolescent cancer may cause emotional impact, as well as influence
the dynamics and routine of the entire family. Given this scenario, the
research aimed to comprehend the possible changes in the relationships of
healthy siblings, in the family, social, and school context, under the mother’s perspective. The sample consisted of 15 mothers of children and adolescents
diagnosed with leukemia, with at least one healthy child. The data were
collected through a semi-structured interview and, based on the theory of
Content Analysis, proposed by Bardin (1977), four categories were found:
repercussions of illness, family relations, social relations, and academic life.
It was possible to observe that the healthy siblings experience, in a singular
way, the sibling’s illness with leukemia. They presented plenty of ways of
reacting and relating with each other. Mostly, they isolated themselves,
approached, revolted, or demonstrated fragility in interpersonal exchanges,
triggering a call for help and attention.

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Author Biographies

Marilise Honicky, Hospital Erasto Gaertner

 Psicóloga residente do Hospital Erasto Gaertner, Curitiba,
 no Programa de Residência Multiprofissional em
 Cancerologia

Iolanda de Assis Galvão, Hospital Erasto Gaertner

Psicóloga Clínica e Hospitalar; Supervisora do Serviço e Preceptora da Residência Multiprofissional em Cancerologia, do Hospital Erasto Gaertner, Curitiba

Published

2021-09-25

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