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Buyukavci M. A., Dogan D. G., Canaloglu S. K., Kivilcim M.
ARCHIVOS ARGENTINOS DE PEDIATRIA, vol.117, no.2, pp.114-119, 2019 (SCI-Expanded)
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Publication Type:
Article / Editorial Material
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Volume:
117
Issue:
2
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Publication Date:
2019
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Doi Number:
10.5546/aap.2019.eng.114
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Journal Name:
ARCHIVOS ARGENTINOS DE PEDIATRIA
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Journal Indexes:
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
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Page Numbers:
pp.114-119
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Keywords:
attitude, diagnosis, Down's syndrome, mothers, pediatrician, BREAKING DIFFICULT NEWS, POSTNATAL DIAGNOSIS, COMMUNICATION, FAMILIES, PARENTS, INFORMATION, SUPPORT, GENDER
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Inonu University Affiliated:
Yes
Abstract
Introduction. Down's syndrome (DS) is a common genetic disorder. The families of children with DS generally do not receive sufficient information at the time of the diagnosis. They are dissatisfied with the manner of healthcare professionals. The objective was to evaluate the experiences of mothers of children with DS at the time of the diagnosis and the communicative attitudes of healthcare professionals.