title: Perceived support among Iranian mothers of children with learning disability.
abstract: This qualitative phenomenological study explores the lived experiences of perceived support by Iranian mothers who have children with learning disability. Twelve open interviews with six mothers of learning-disabled children (7-12 years of age) were audiotape-recorded with participants' consent. The interviews were transcribed and data were analyzed using Van Manen methodology. Two major themes emerged from 138 thematic sentences. The mothers'experiences could be interpreted as a sense of being in the light or being in the shade of support, with variations for different participants. The results indicate a need for more specialized and individually adjusted support for mothers in Iran.
authors: Tarbiat Modares University, Nursing Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors: Sima Mohammad Khan
authors: SM
authors: Kermanshahi
authors: Zohreh
authors: Z
authors: Vanaki
authors: Fazlollah
authors: F
authors: Ahmadi
authors: Parviz
authors: P
authors: Azadfalah
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007492:Iran; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009035:Mothers; D012944:Social Support