title: "Camping up" self-esteem in children with hemophilia.
abstract: Children with hemophilia have often been viewed at greater risk for altered self-esteem than their healthy counterparts. Our article shares the positive effects of the camp experience on children with hemophilia and subsequent enhancement of self-esteem. Interaction and support in the camp environment provide an opportunity for these children to gain independence and "prove" their self-worth and ability. Previous literature has provided a variety of findings on the relationship between chronic illness, such as hemophilia, and self-esteem alterations. We identify many opportunities for future education and research to provide quality nursing support to this unique population.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Gaslin
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D002165:Camping / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities / Q000523:psychology; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012307:Risk Factors; D012649:Self Concept; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support