A qualitative analysis of stress experiences and coping strategies in adolescents with Crohn's disease

BMC Psychiatry

Research

Shuai Huang¹  Xiao-juan Zhou¹ 

[1] Department of General Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 1665 Kangjiang Road, Yangpu District, 200082, Shanghai, China;

关键词: Adolescents;    Coping styles;    Crohn’s disease;    Inflammatory bowel disease;    Stress;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12888-023-05241-6

 received in 2023-06-12, accepted in 2023-09-30,  发布年份 2023

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundIn this study, we investigated the coping mechanisms and stress perceptions of adolescent patients with Crohn's disease.MethodsUsing semi-structured face-to-face interviews, we conducted an extensive qualitative study of the disease perceptions, stress experiences, and corresponding coping mechanisms in adolescent patients with Crohn's disease. We used Colaizzi content analysis to synthesize the themes.ResultsThe two main themes in this study were inappropriate coping mechanisms and physical and psychological stress. The primary initiators of physical and psychological stress in adolescents with Crohn's disease were weak disease perception, symptom distress, negative emotions, lack of support, and multiple stressors. The decrease in self-management and self-control induced by the initiators led to changes in cognition, emotions, and attitudes, which subsequently led to poor coping behavior.ConclusionAdolescents with Crohn's disease can better combat the condition by implementing appropriate coping strategies. Their mental health should be given attention, and a multidisciplinary team should be assembled to provide them with supportive care.

【 授权许可】

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