Psychosocial Well-Being and Support Needs of Siblings of Children with Chronic Health Conditions A multi-method study in the Australian context

This study aims to assess the psychological well-being and support needs of siblings of children with chronic health conditions in Australia. We include siblings who are 5-12 years old and their parents from families who live with a child with a chronic health condition. The results of this study will help develop future support programs for these families.

Family and caregiving

Study Purpose/Description

Siblings of children with chronic health conditions undergo various challenges in their lives. Previous studies have shown that these siblings and families require timely interventions and support to help overcome those challenges.

What’s Involved?

Participants will be invited to participate in an online survey on the Qualtrics Platform. The survey consists of two parts; the parent survey (approximately 20 minutes), and the sibling survey (approximately 5 minutes). Parents have the option to submit only the parent survey if they or the sibling is unwilling to participate.

By participating, families can enter a prize draw to win one of five $50 AUD Coles vouchers.

Want to learn more?

If you are interested and think you might be eligible, you can:

Complete a screening survey
Email the researchers k.subasinghepathirannahalage@griffith.edu.au
Call the researchers on 0459343785

Recruitment criteria

You may be eligible to participate in this study if:

You are the parent or guardian to two or more children aged 5-12 years of age, and
One or more of your children have a chronic health condition (such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema, chronic sinusitis, migraine, otitis media, chronic bronchitis/bronchial disease, type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, and cystic fibrosis), and
One or more of your children do not have a chronic health condition (comprising of the above conditions)
You are willing to provide parental consent to allow your child who does not have a chronic health condition to take part in the study.

Benefits

By participating, families can enter a prize draw to win one of five $50 AUD Coles vouchers.

Study sponsor / funder

Research team contacts

k.subasinghepathirannahalage@griffith.edu.au

0459343785

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