Psychosocial Stressors, Coping Resources, and Information Needs of Parents of Adolescent Cancer Patients

The purpose of this study was to describe the emotional responses, psychosocial concerns, coping resources, and information needs of parents of adolescents with cancer. The convenience volunteer sample consisted of 26 parents, 15 mothers and 11 fathers. Using a descriptive survey design, a written questionnaire was mailed to all parents (one each for the mother and father) of adolescent cancer patients (N = 60) at a pediatric oncology center....