Stigma in childhood chronic illness: a well sibling perspective

Gallo, A.M.; Breitmayer, B.J.; Knafl, K.A.; Zoeller, L.H.

Pediatric Nursing 17(1): 21-25

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0097-9805
PMID: 2000237
Document Number: 383808
The purpose of this study was to describe how well siblings view potential stigma in childhood chronic illness. Results of interview of 27 siblings are discussed using three major categories: revealing of the chronic illness to others, responses to the ill child, and impact of the illness on daily living.

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