Beginning a Foster Family
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- Ishii Yoko
- Faculty of Health and Welfare Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare
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- Tomita Sanae
- Faculty of Nursing Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare
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- Namikawa Kyoko
- Faculty of Nursing Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare
Bibliographic Information
- Other Title
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- 里親家族の始まり
- 里親家族の始まり : 里親からのアプローチと家族の反応
- サトオヤ カゾク ノ ハジマリ : サトオヤ カラ ノ アプローチ ト カゾク ノ ハンノウ
- Approaches to and Responses by Families
- ―里親からのアプローチと家族の反応―
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Abstract
<p>Purpose: The present study aimed to clarify how foster parents approach their families about becoming foster parents, and their reactions, to improve our understanding of foster families and obtain suggestions for nursing.</p><p>Method: A semi-structured interview was conducted with individuals who have been foster parents for more than 1 year. The data obtained were transcribed verbatim in each case, and codified data were categorized and classified.</p><p>Results: The foster parents’ approach was [sharing facts to become a foster family]. The family’s responses were [to positively accept becoming a foster family] or [to accept being a foster family with anxiety].</p><p>Conclusion: Foster families became families based on their determination to support foster children. To support foster families, it is effective to create a maternal and child health service system that can be easily utilized by foster families. Public health nurses are also actively involved in foster parent support.</p>
Journal
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- Journal of Japan Academy of Community Health Nursing
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Journal of Japan Academy of Community Health Nursing 22 (3), 26-33, 2019
Japan Academy of Community Health Nursing
