Coping Patterns of Parents of Chronically Ill Children

Abstract

This study examined the coping patterns of 107 parents of chronically ill children in Southern Arizona. Coping patterns were measured with the Coping-Health Inventory of Parents. Mothers scored higher than fathers on strengthening the self and understanding the medical situation. Anglo-American parents scored higher than Hispanic-American on strengthening the self. No significant correlations were found between income, education or age with coping patterns of parents.